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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP50 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm XP50 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP50

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
25
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
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
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $180