Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD1200 IS was released 5 years before the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F900EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1200 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.