Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm JZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SD1200 IS
Fujifilm JZ100 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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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 |