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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A1200 versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the A1200 (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1200 was manufactured 3 years before the EX-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1200 scores against the EX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-10

 A1200 EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon A1200

 EX-10 A1200 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 34 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-10

 A1200 EX-10 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has sizing of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 versus Casio EX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the EX-10.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and EX-10 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and EX-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A1200 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged A1200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-10 Sports photography advice
23
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (455 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-10 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
has touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging features
Casio EX-10 Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 250 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 384g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 photographs 455 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-130A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $456