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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Superseded the Canon 1100D
  • Replacement is Canon T6
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 1200D versus Fujifilm X-H1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 1200D was manufactured 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-H1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1200D matches up against the Fujifilm X-H1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Fujifilm X-H1

 1200D Fujifilm X-H1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Canon 1200D

 Fujifilm X-H1 1200D 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2014Fresher by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Fujifilm X-H1

 1200D Fujifilm X-H1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1200D enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-H1 has sizing of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1200D versus Fujifilm X-H1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1200D versus the Fujifilm X-H1.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and Fujifilm X-H1 is 68 and 61 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and Fujifilm X-H1.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-H1 to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 1200D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1200D
Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1200D
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
55
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography factors
55
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (310 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography features
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1200D
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
27
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Fujifilm X-H1
 Canon EOS 1200DFujifilm X-H1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 1200D Fujifilm X-H1
Also Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-12 2018-02-14
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 325
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480g (1.06 lb) 673g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 310 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $549 $1,300