Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizes.

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F770EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has physical 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 F770EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD1200 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.