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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured within a month of the Fujifilm A150 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD1200 IS scores against the Fujifilm A150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm A150

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm A150 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm A150 SD1200 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A150

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm A150 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm A150.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A150.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography info
25
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm A150 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-02-04
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
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 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $130