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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 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 X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A1200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The A1200 was manufactured 18 months prior to the Fujifilm X10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1200 scores versus the Fujifilm X10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm X10

 A1200 Fujifilm X10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm X10 A1200 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm X10

 A1200 Fujifilm X10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm X10 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 and the Fujifilm X10.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Fujifilm X10 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and Fujifilm X10.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The A1200 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
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features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than others (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography advice
24
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (270 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (350 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (350g)
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm X10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm X10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 245
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $600