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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD1200 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is very well matched but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The SD1200 IS was launched 5 months earlier than the F70EXR and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the F70EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SD1200 IS F70EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SD1200 IS

 F70EXR SD1200 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SD1200 IS F70EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the FujiFilm F70EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SD1200 IS versus FujiFilm F70EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the F70EXR.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and F70EXR is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and F70EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The SD1200 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
31
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
28
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS FinePix F75EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3616 x 2712
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $280