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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Announced January 2011
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 24 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A1200 scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 A1200 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm S8100fd A1200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 A1200 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 92 and 75 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A1200 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A1200 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
27
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
24
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $300