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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 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
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 18 months after the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1200 matches up vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 A1200 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 A1200 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 A1200 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has sizing of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A1200 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A1200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography factors
27
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (260g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography factors
24
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (260 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
26
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging information
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging information
27
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (260g)
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology RP (Real Photo) 3D
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 260 gr (0.57 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $900