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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR 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
  • Revealed January 2011
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is fairly similar but the A1200 (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A1200 was announced 18 months after the F70EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1200 matches up against the F70EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 A1200 F70EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon A1200

 F70EXR A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm F70EXR

 A1200 F70EXR 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the FujiFilm F70EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1200 compared to the F70EXR.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and F70EXR is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and F70EXR.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A1200 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon A1200 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A1200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
26
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
23
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
27
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot A1200FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Alternative name - FinePix F75EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3616 x 2712
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $280