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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is very similar but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SD1200 IS was released 2 months before the Fujifilm F200EXR so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F200EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm F200EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm F200EXR SD1200 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm F200EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009April 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm F200EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1200 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F200EXR will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix F200EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-04-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $350