Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm A100
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm A100 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SD1200 IS
Fujifilm A100 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A100
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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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 |