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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm XP150, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1200 was manufactured 12 months before the Fujifilm XP150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1200 grades against the Fujifilm XP150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm XP150

 A1200 Fujifilm XP150 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm XP150 A1200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm XP150

 A1200 Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1200 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP150 has specifications of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1200 versus Fujifilm XP150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and Fujifilm XP150 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Fujifilm XP150.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP150 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography features
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Street photography features
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
23
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography info
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 300 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $260