Nikon Coolpix A vs Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelCoolpix APowerShot SD1300 IS
      MSRP$1100/£1000/€1100
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.93 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Autofocus ModesCenter
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom1x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD monitor
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps0.9 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range11.50 m4.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO1164
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.8
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Dimensions111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57")91 x 56 x 22 mm (3.58 x 2.2 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.2 x 6 x 4.2"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Battery PackEN-EL20NB-6L
      Battery Life230 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
      Other Nikon Coolpix A Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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