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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JX550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has got exterior 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 JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
24
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $200