Fujifilm X-M1 vs Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-M1 and the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced in September 2013 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-M1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 1.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-M1 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-M1 over Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS.

      Fujifilm X-M1 vs Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 49 vs 9
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.6 fps vs 1.4 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 260 shots

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      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm S200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Ricoh CX3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FH2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S9700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Casio EX-Z29
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.10 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon Rebel XS
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      APS-C

      10.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      Canon SD1200 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS over Fujifilm X-M1.

      Fujifilm X-M1 vs Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) vs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

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      Canon SD1400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SD1300 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a9
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon G15
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-M1 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-M1 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots260 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has a 2.50" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-M1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-M1 with Tilting screen


      Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-M1.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-M1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400. Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Fujifilm X-M1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-M1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-M1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-M1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-M1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS comes with NB-6L battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-M1, and up to 1/1500 sec on Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps. Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.4 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-M1 and 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. Fujifilm X-M1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-M1.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-M1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54") and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS body has dimensions of 86 x 55 x 22 mm (3.39 x 2.17 x 0.87"). Fujifilm X-M1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

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      67 mm

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      86 mm

      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-M1 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      Fujifilm X-M1 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      76
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-M1 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and give them scores of 61 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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