Canon EOS 1200D vs Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1200D and Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 1200D is manufacturered by Canon but Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is from Fujifilm. Both Canon and Fujifilm are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1200D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Canon EOS 1200D has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 1200D has a 48 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 1200D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. Canon EOS 1200D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 100 to 3200.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1200D
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1200D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 1200D. Unfortunately Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 92% heavier than Canon EOS 1200D and its 480 gr (or 1.06 lb).

Canon EOS 1200D vs Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 1200D and Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Name	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Manufacturer	Canon	Fujifilm
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Release Year	2014	2007
Release Date	2014-02-12	2007-07-13
MSRP	549 USD	N/A
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	5184 x 3456 pixels	4256 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels	18 MP	6 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 4
Image	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
ISO Range	100 - 6400	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	6	7
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	9	N/A
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Articulated LCD	Fixed	N/A
Screen size	3”	2.5”
Screen dots	460000	230000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)	0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Frames per second	3 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	9 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Yes (E3 connector)	Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 1200D	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion Battery
Battery Life (CIPA)	500 shots	N/A
Width	130 mm	147 mm
Height	100 mm	113 mm
Depth	78 mm	74 mm
Weight	480 gram	920 gram