Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000
95 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was manufactured 5 months before the FE-4000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the FE-4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus FE-4000
SD1200 IS | FE-4000 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SD1200 IS
FE-4000 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-4000
SD1200 IS | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the FE-4000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and FE-4000.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4000 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus FE-4000 |
Other name | Digital IXUS 95 IS | X-925 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 pounds) | 136g (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $130 |