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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very close but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD1200 IS scores against the Fujifilm X10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm X10

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm X10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm X10 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X10

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm X10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides 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) and the Fujifilm X10 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS and the Fujifilm X10.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X10.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X10 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
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flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm X10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm X10
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/1000 seconds
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 grams (0.35 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 245
Other
Battery life 260 shots 270 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $600