Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm XP200
A1200 | Fujifilm XP200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon A1200
Fujifilm XP200 | A1200 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm XP200
A1200 | Fujifilm XP200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Fujifilm FinePix XP200 | |
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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 |