Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z35 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z35 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the Fujifilm Z35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.