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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV205
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and AV200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 22 months before the AV200 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD1200 IS scores against the AV200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SD1200 IS AV200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 AV200 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm AV200

 SD1200 IS AV200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV200 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS against the AV200.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and AV200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and AV200.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
25
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Alternative name Digital IXUS 95 IS FinePix AV205
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 180 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $0