Clicky

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A1200 versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The A1200 was revealed 7 months after the JZ500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1200 grades vs the JZ500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A1200 JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A1200

 JZ500 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm JZ500

 A1200 JZ500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon A1200 versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 compared to the JZ500.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and JZ500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and JZ500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A1200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
23
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
27
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot A1200FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $230