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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 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 T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm T500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 24 months before the Fujifilm T500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1200 scores vs the Fujifilm T500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm T500

 A1200 Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm T500 A1200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm T500

 A1200 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 against the Fujifilm T500.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and Fujifilm T500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and Fujifilm T500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography info
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
23
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than average (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
35
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
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 rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 grams (0.41 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $0