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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 12 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung SL820

 SD1300 IS SL820 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SL820 SD1300 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung SL820

 SD1300 IS SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS features external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the SL820.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and SL820.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SD1300 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung SL820
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-02-17
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing - $280