Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Released July 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix T305

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1200 was revealed 6 months prior to the T300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1200 matches up vs the T300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & FujiFilm FinePix T300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & FujiFilm T300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the FujiFilm T300
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon A1200
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm T300
A1200 | T300 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 features external dimensions 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 T300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm T300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A1200 against the T300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and T300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and T300.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm T300 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | FujiFilm FinePix T300 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix T305 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 151 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 images | 180 images |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $109 | $250 |