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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 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 Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was released 18 months prior to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has specifications of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $900