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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 6 years before the Fujifilm XP80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP80 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 71 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has got exterior measurements 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 XP80 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm XP80
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP80
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $149