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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the A1200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A1200 was introduced 18 months prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1200 scores against the Fujifilm F800EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 A1200 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm F800EXR A1200 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm F800EXR

 A1200 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside 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 F800EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm F800EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 versus the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
23
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography information
27
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging highlights
27
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-07-25
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
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
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
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 rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 143
Other
Battery life 200 images 300 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $330