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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 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
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1200 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm XP200

 A1200 Fujifilm XP200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm XP200 A1200 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm XP200

 A1200 Fujifilm XP200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has external 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 XP200 has sizing of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm XP200.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Fujifilm XP200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and Fujifilm XP200.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP200 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Fujifilm XP200
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography factors
23
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
27
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm XP200
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix XP200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-03-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.41 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2")
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
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $250