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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 16 months earlier than the JZ500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the JZ500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SD1200 IS JZ500 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 JZ500 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SD1200 IS JZ500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the JZ500.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and JZ500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and JZ500.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.35 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $230