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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the Fujifilm A100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the Fujifilm A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm A100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SD1200 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers physical measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm A100 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A100.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
25
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm A100 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than others (124 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than others (124 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
lighter than others (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-02-04
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $0