Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Fujifilm X20. The full galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Fujifilm X20
A1200 | Fujifilm X20 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A1200
Fujifilm X20 | A1200 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 28 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Fujifilm X20
A1200 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and Fujifilm X20 is 92 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1200 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Fujifilm X20 | |
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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 |