Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Released July 2012
- Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

The SD1200 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F800EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm F800EXR
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm F800EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SD1200 IS
Fujifilm F800EXR | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS and the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR |
Also called | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2012-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 232g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 143 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $250 | $330 |