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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 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 AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and AX350 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 22 months earlier than the AX350 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1200 IS grades against the AX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SD1200 IS AX350 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 AX350 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SD1200 IS AX350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS against the AX350.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and AX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and AX350.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
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has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
28
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Alternate name Digital IXUS 95 IS FinePix AX355
Category 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 168 gr (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 images 180 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $0