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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A1200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") have totally different sensor size.

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The A1200 was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm X20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1200 matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm X20

 A1200 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A1200

 Fujifilm X20 A1200 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm X20

 A1200 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1200 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and Fujifilm X20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A1200 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography info
Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
23
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
good battery (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (353g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A1200Fujifilm X20
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 353 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots 270 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $500