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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Launched January 2011
FujiFilm T300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the FujiFilm T300

 A1200 T300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon A1200

 T300 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and FujiFilm T300

 A1200 T300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with FujiFilm T300
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
23
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
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fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
36
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A1200 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot A1200FujiFilm FinePix T300
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