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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 2 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S8100fd in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SD1200 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS provides exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
25
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Other name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $300