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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
24
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash settings 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $0