Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 17 months before the F300EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD1200 IS scores against the F300EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS offers external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the F300EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and F300EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and F300EXR.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1200 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.