Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the FujiFilm JX300
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A1200
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm JX300
A1200 | JX300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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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 |