Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A100
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A100 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Released February 2009

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1200 was launched 24 months later than the Fujifilm A100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the A1200 scores versus the Fujifilm A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm A100
A1200 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon A1200
Fujifilm A100 | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm A100
A1200 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm A100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Fujifilm A100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and Fujifilm A100.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1200 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A1200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-04 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $0 |