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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 8 years before the Fujifilm XP90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS scores against the Fujifilm XP90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Fujifilm XP90

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP90 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 Fujifilm XP90 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP90

 SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has exterior 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) while the Fujifilm XP90 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP90.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP90 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
24
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP90 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
26
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISFujifilm XP90
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Fujifilm XP90
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2016-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $180