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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus FE-4000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus FE-4000

 SD1200 IS FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 FE-4000 SD1200 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-4000

 SD1200 IS FE-4000 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
24
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than others (136 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others (136g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
decently wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus FE-4000
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