Canon 1200D vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon 1200D and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the 1200D (APS-C) and HS20 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1200D was announced 3 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1200D grades against the HS20 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D offers outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1200D and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1200D versus the HS20 EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and HS20 EXR is 68 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and HS20 EXR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1200D using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1200D will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent 1200D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.