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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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 Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was released 5 months prior to the Fujifilm Z37 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm Z37 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 SD1200 IS 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $130