Clicky

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

The SD1200 IS was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm T550 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm T550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has got physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T550.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
25
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 160g (0.35 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $160