Clicky

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Previous Model is Canon 1100D
  • New Model is Canon T6
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 1200D and Casio EX-G1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and EX-G1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

The 1200D was manufactured 4 years after the EX-G1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1200D matches up against the EX-G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Casio EX-G1

 1200D EX-G1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2009More modern by 52 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon 1200D

 EX-G1 1200D 

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Casio EX-G1

 1200D EX-G1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1200D and Casio EX-G1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1200D against the EX-G1.

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and EX-G1 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and EX-G1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1200D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 1200D will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1200D should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1200D
Street photography with Casio EX-G1
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (154g)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D Sports photography features
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
55
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 per charge)
23
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
55
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D Vlogging advice
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
27
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Canon 1200D vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Casio EX-G1
 Canon EOS 1200DCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS 1200D Casio Exilim EX-G1
Also Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-11-18
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480 grams (1.06 pounds) 154 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 NP-800
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $549 $61