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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 11 months prior to the JZ300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the JZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SD1200 IS JZ300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 JZ300 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SD1200 IS JZ300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the JZ300.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and JZ300 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and JZ300.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
25
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $180