Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 22 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outside 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) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD1200 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.