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Overview
In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Both cameras were introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.
Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS.
PROS
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Video Capture
80 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
Orientation Sensor
Video Capture
80 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
Orientation Sensor
CONS
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
No Face Detection
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
No Face Detection
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.
STRENGTHS
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Video Capture
Low Native ISO
80
80
High Native ISO
1,600
1,600
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Light
133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
Orientation Sensor
WEAKNESSES
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Small Sensor
1/2.3-inch
1/2.3-inch
Low Resolution Sensor
14.1 Megapixel
12.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
No Face Detection
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
Low Resolution Screen
230k dot
230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)
1/1500 sec
1/1500 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting
0.7 fps
0.9 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution
1280 x 720
640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Screen
Screen
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.
Sensor
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.
Photography Features
Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 4 processor.
Image Stabilization
The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.
Connectivity, Battery and Storage
USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs
Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.
Battery
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS comes with NB-4L battery pack and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS comes with NB-6L battery pack.
External Storage Slots
Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS, and up to 1/1500 sec on Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps. Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps.
Flash
Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m...
Physical Parameters
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS body has dimensions of 92 x 56 x 18 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.71") and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS body has dimensions of 91 x 56 x 22 mm (3.58 x 2.2 x 0.87"). Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz).
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
92 mm
56 mm
91 mm
56 mm
56 mm
56 mm
Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.
Landscape Photography
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
POOR
48
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
POOR
47
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
AVERAGE
56
1,600 Highest Native ISO
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
Orientation Sensor
AVERAGE
56
1,600 Highest Native ISO
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
Orientation Sensor
Wildlife Photography
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
AVERAGE
64
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Orientation Sensor
AVERAGE
62
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Orientation Sensor
Portrait Photography
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
AVERAGE
63
Small Sensor
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Orientation Sensor
AVERAGE
62
Small Sensor
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Orientation Sensor
Street Photography
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
EXCELLENT
85
Small Sensor
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
EXCELLENT
85
Small Sensor
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
Travel Photography
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
EXCELLENT
88
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
EXCELLENT
88
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
Evaluations
We evaluate Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and give them scores of 52 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
OVERALL
52
OVERALL
50
Sensor
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
POOR
46
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
POOR
45
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Photo
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
AVERAGE
58
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
AVERAGE
58
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
POOR
43
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
POOR
41
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
Focusing
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
AVERAGE
59
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
AVERAGE
59
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
POOR
50
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
POOR
50
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
AVERAGE
55
HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
POOR
44
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
AVERAGE
55
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
AVERAGE
55
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
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