Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the A1200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizing.

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The A1200 was brought out within a month of the Fujifilm F500 EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1200 matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1200 versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A1200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.