Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm XP200
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm XP200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon SD1200 IS
Fujifilm XP200 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP200
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm XP200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP200 | |
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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 |