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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 18 months after the Fujifilm A170 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1200 matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm A170

 A1200 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm A170 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm A170

 A1200 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Fujifilm A170 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1200 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer A1200 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
23
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography features
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $80