Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very similar but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 5 years before the Fujifilm X20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outside 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 X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X20 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 utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the Fujifilm X20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X20 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.