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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 23 months after the Fujifilm Z30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1200 grades vs the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm Z30

 A1200 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm Z30 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z30

 A1200 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 comes with physical measurements 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 Z30 has measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Fujifilm Z30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A1200 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger A1200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
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comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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lighter than average (110g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
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comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
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decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $150