Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30
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35 Features
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94 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Released August 2011
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP50

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1200 was announced 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1200 scores vs the Fujifilm XP30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm XP30
A1200 | Fujifilm XP30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A1200
Fujifilm XP30 | A1200 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm XP30
A1200 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1200 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm XP30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Fujifilm XP30 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and Fujifilm XP30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP30 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 9cm |
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 operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD / SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $240 |