Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1300 and Pentax Optio T20

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1300 and Pentax Optio T20 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A1300 ×
Pentax Optio T20 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A1300Pentax Optio T20
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberA1300T20
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9595
Width (mm)3020
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)174155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)167
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.88
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lenssmc PENTAX power zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0038.00 - 113.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.360.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)540
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 6015 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection5-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom viewfinder-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1012
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 160, 320, 400, 800* (manual mode only)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten light
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)TTL Multi-segment metering, Center weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster EffectProgram, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Night scene, Surf & snow, Food, Sport, Pet, Frame
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T)ISO Auto: Wide: 0.49 ft- 14.8 ft (0.15m - 4.5m) ; Tele: 1.31 ft - 8.2 ft (0.4m - 2.5m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-12
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary D-LI8
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • software s-sw61 (cd-rom)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features720p HD videos, Smart Auto with 32 modes, Help button. Available in black and silver.LCD display is touch-screen type.



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