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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm T500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1200 IS grades against the Fujifilm T500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
25
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $0