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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores against the Fujifilm XP30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm XP30 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP30

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with external 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 XP30 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
25
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-08-16
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 160g (0.35 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $240