Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm X30
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SD1200 IS
Fujifilm X30 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 67 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm X30
SD1200 IS | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Fujifilm X30 | |
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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 |