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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is fairly close but the A1200 (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A1200 was manufactured 4 years before the EX-100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1200 grades versus the EX-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-100

 A1200 EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon A1200

 EX-100 A1200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-100

 A1200 EX-100 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has proportions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 compared to the EX-100.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and EX-100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and EX-100.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The A1200 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Casio EX-100
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Casio EX-100
23
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
53
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/20000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 389 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 390 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $109 $572