Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SD1200 IS
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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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 |