Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SD1200 IS
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | |
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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 |