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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 2 months later than the FE-5010 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores against the FE-5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 FE-5010 SD1200 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers external 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 Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS and the FE-5010.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and FE-5010.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5010 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
25
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
20
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (130g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
24
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
33
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
51
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.5 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
28
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus FE-5010
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k 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 -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L LI-42B
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 (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $130