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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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 Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z33WP, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 19 months after the Fujifilm Z33WP making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1200 scores against the Fujifilm Z33WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 A1200 Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm Z33WP A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z33WP

 A1200 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 against the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Fujifilm Z33WP is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and Fujifilm Z33WP.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A1200 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer A1200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography advice
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supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
23
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition in class (110g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $109 $197