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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was unveiled 5 months prior to the FE-5020 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS grades against the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS FE-5020 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 FE-5020 SD1200 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS FE-5020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outer 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) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the FE-5020.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and FE-5020.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
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 features face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
60
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors (137 grams)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
24
 environment proof
 max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
51
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
 lighter than competitors (137g)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging details
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 lighter than competitors (137g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $160