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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 18 months later than the Fujifilm Z37 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1200 scores vs the Fujifilm Z37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm Z37

 A1200 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm Z37 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z37

 A1200 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 features physical 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 Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Fujifilm Z37 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Fujifilm Z37.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A1200 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A1200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
23
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 $130