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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
Fujifilm JX500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimensions2.7"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
25
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm 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