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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
54
Overall
57
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1100D
  • Later Model is Canon T6
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1200D was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm SL300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1200D matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Fujifilm SL300

 1200D Fujifilm SL300 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon 1200D

 Fujifilm SL300 1200D 

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Fujifilm SL300

 1200D Fujifilm SL300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D offers outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1200D and the Fujifilm SL300.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and Fujifilm SL300 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and Fujifilm SL300.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1200D due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1200D will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1200D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1200D
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D Street photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1200D
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
54
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 shots)
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
55
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (500 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
27
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon EOS 1200DFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 1200D Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Other name EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480 gr (1.06 lb) 510 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-85
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $549 $280