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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm JZ100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
25
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 129g (0.28 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 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $190