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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 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 T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm T400, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm T400 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1200 scores against the Fujifilm T400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm T400

 A1200 Fujifilm T400 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm T400 A1200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm T400

 A1200 Fujifilm T400 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features 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) whilst the Fujifilm T400 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm T400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm T400.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Fujifilm T400 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and Fujifilm T400.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T400 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Sports photography camera
23
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography information
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T400 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm T400
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix T400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix T400
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 185g (0.41 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 180 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD / SDHC / SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $150