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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm F770EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the A1200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A1200 was announced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm F770EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1200 scores vs the Fujifilm F770EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 A1200 Fujifilm F770EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm F770EXR A1200 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm F770EXR

 A1200 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 offers exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm F770EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm F770EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and Fujifilm F770EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and Fujifilm F770EXR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A1200 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F770EXR will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
27
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography details
Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography details
24
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography info
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm F770EXR
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $109 $480