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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Replaced the Canon 1100D
  • Newer Model is Canon T6
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was released 5 years before the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1200D matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Fujifilm X-A5

 1200D Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon 1200D

 Fujifilm X-A5 1200D 
LaunchedJanuary 2018February 2014More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Fujifilm X-A5

 1200D Fujifilm X-A5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D has got external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A5 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1200D compared to the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and Fujifilm X-A5 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A5 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 1200D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D Street photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography information
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1200D
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
55
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 CIPA)
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography advice
55
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (500 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
27
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS 1200DFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 1200D Fujifilm X-A5
Also called EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-12 2018-01-31
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 91
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480 gr (1.06 lbs) 361 gr (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 450 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $549 $500