Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
95 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
31
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD1200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm JX500
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm JX500 |
---|
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SD1200 IS
Fujifilm JX500 | SD1200 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JX500
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has got external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm JX500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JX500.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $90 |