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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 5 months after the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1200 scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A1200 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A1200 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A1200 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 features outside measurements 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 Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A1200 vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A1200 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
23
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $900