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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Released March 2013
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD1200 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm XP200

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm XP200 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP200

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outside dimensions 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 XP200 has proportions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP200.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography details
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comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP200 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in 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 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP200
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix XP200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Other name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-03-22
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 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 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2")
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 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $250