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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the Fujifilm XP150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP150 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm XP150 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP150

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has got external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has proportions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP150 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
24
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $260