Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS / IXUS 105 IS

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 23 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

8
Average:

9
Bad:

3

Pros:

Pockedsized perfect for onthego photo ops, Wide array of customizable settings, Light without feeling flimsy.
Small, stylish, reasonable image quality
Excellent image quality, Solid build quality, Clear, vibrant LCD screen.

Cons:

Poor performance in lowlight conditions, Slow processing at times.
Occasional highlight loss, no HD recording

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Last revision on November 16, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Pockedsized perfect for onthego photo ops, Wide array of customizable settings, Light without feeling flimsy
Small, stylish, reasonable image quality
Excellent image quality, Solid build quality, Clear, vibrant LCD screen
Good reproduction of colors, Good ISO values till 800, Wide angle lens, Excellent fit and finish
Good looking, easy-to-use design; very good photo quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor performance in lowlight conditions, Slow processing at times
Occasional highlight loss, no HD recording
No optical viewfinder, Lacks HD video
No HD recording, Limited set of features
Slow continuous shooting, No optical zoom while filming, Optical viewfinder now gone
Basic feature set for its price

Expert reviews and ratings

The Ixus 105 is a pleasant pocket camera. It's easy to use and takes decent pictures in most day-to-day situations. However, in low light it's let down by a disappointing screen and a slow telephoto mode. The lack of HD video could also put some...

By DigitalVersus on February 17, 2011

Canon's IXUS line has long been a favourite with both the style-conscious and those wanting a reliable standard of image quality, and its newest additions continue to fit plenty of functionality into a small package. The IXUS 105 may be positioned...

By What Digital Camera on November 26, 2010

The Canon IXUS 105 is slightly chunkier than its more expensive brother in the IXUS range, the 130, but it's still got a stylish exterior that fits snugly in a pocket. Available in a range of colours, the 105 is aimed squarely as a 'party'...

By PhotoRadar on November 25, 2010

The Canon IXUS 105 is a stylish shooter that takes good pictures overall. A competent all-rounder for beginners that sadly is lacking in features and videoOverall ...

By Digital Camera Buyer on September 02, 2010

Canon updates its highly popular and successful PowerShot SD series with the SD1300. With a lean build and limited user input, it's a great option for...

By DigitalCameraReview on July 13, 2010

The video mode was a bit of a letdown since it doesn’t support HD recording but comes with a maximum recording resolution of 640 x 480 and the lowest resolution being 320 x 240. However the camera does well in producing a well balanced video...

By Tech2 on June 25, 2010

The Canon IXUS 105 IS can't do too much wrong if all you want to do is point and shoot, but the price is a bit steep considering the only real feature that sets it apart from other cameras is image...

By CNET Australia on June 17, 2010

Canon’s IXUS 105 IS typifies the mid-level point-and-shoot digital camera. It produces reasonable quality photos, especially in ideal lighting conditions. The controls are easy to operate and familiar to anyone who’s used a Canon compact. It...

By Good Gear Guide on May 27, 2010

Canon's earlier IXUS 95 IS / SD1200 IS was one of the best-selling compacts of 2009, a feat the company clearly wants to repeat with the 2010 version. As such it's not surprising to find the new IXUS 105 / SD1300 IS slightly increasing its...

By Camera Labs on May 01, 2010

Canon's Digital IXUS range has been the benchmark for luxury ultra-compacts for a decade. It may not be the market leader at this moment, but Canon is never far from the top, and keeps itself up there by continuously updating its camera range....

By Trusted Reviews on April 25, 2010

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