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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SD1300 IS was announced 5 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD1300 IS scores against the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung NX3000

 SD1300 IS NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 NX3000 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedMay 2014February 2010Newer by 52 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung NX3000

 SD1300 IS NX3000 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the NX3000.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and NX3000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1300 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
34
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung NX3000
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung NX3000
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-08 2014-05-26
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L B740
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $897