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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A1200 versus FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled within a month of the AV250 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1200 scores vs the AV250 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the FujiFilm AV250

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A1200

          

          

            
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm AV250

          

          

            
 A1200 AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1200 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1200 versus FujiFilm AV250 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 and the AV250.
Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and AV250 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and AV250.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

            Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
26
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
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 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
48
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1200 Sports photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
23
 provides tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
30
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (180 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
 FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
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 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (180 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
27
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 very good maximum aperture (f)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (32mm)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (180 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1200 Vlogging features
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
27
 rather wide (28mm)
 provides face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic support
25
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 wide angle not the best (32mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic port
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A1200FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also referred to as - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 180 shots
Battery form AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $109 $160