Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm T500
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm T500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SD1200 IS
Fujifilm T500 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T500
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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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 |