Reasons to choose MX-1200
Released in 1999, MX-1200 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 240 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm MX-1200
vs Fujifilm MX-1700
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
MX-120031 mm²
MX-1700- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The MX-1200 and MX-1700 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
MX-1200MetricMX-1700
1.2 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
5.06 µmPixel pitch4.86 µm
25.6 µm²Pixel area23.63 µm²
3.91 MP/cm²Pixel density4.23 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
240 gWeight270 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
AA NiMH (2) batteries (supplied)BatteryLithium-Ion (NP-80) Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The MX-1200 and MX-1700 have the same sensor area. The MX-1200 has the lighter body. The MX-1700 has the higher effective resolution. The MX-1200 and MX-1700 were both released in 1999. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose MX-1700
Released in 1999, MX-1700 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.