Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm Z30
A1200 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A1200
Fujifilm Z30 | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z30
A1200 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Fujifilm Z30 is 92 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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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 |