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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SD1300 IS versus Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 23 months before the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD1300 IS scores against the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax VS20

 SD1300 IS VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 VS20 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax VS20

 SD1300 IS VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS has external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the VS20.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and VS20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (235g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio VS20
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $106