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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 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 Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 2 months after the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony S2000

		

		

			
 SD1300 IS S2000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SD1300 IS

		

		

			
 S2000 SD1300 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony S2000

		

		

			
 SD1300 IS S2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the S2000.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and S2000.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SD1300 IS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
21
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
19
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
46
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
16
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Sony S2000
58
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
 nice screen size (3")
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
29
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone port
21
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $225