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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 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
  • Announced January 2011
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced about the same time to the JX300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1200 scores vs the JX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the FujiFilm JX300

 A1200 JX300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A1200

 JX300 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm JX300

 A1200 JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 compared to the JX300.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and JX300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and JX300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
24
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
31
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot A1200FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also referred to as - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 180 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $109 $110