Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP60

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm XP60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 5 years before the Fujifilm XP60 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores against the Fujifilm XP60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP60. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP60 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Fujifilm XP60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm XP60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP60 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP60.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP60 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.