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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very comparable but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was launched 6 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm X30 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2009More modern by 67 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X30

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS offers external measurements 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 X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the Fujifilm X30.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X30 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (423 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (423 grams)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm X30
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 423g (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $499