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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was revealed 7 months after the WS80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax WS80

 SD1300 IS WS80 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WS80 SD1300 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WS80

 SD1300 IS WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outside dimensions 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 WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the WS80.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and WS80.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SD1300 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD1300 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio WS80
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140g (0.31 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $220