Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Casio Exilim EX-100. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-100
A1200 | EX-100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon A1200
EX-100 | A1200 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-100
A1200 | EX-100 | |||
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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).
Examine the Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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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 |