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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A1200 versus Casio EX-H30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured very close to the EX-H30 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1200 scores against the EX-H30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-H30

 A1200 EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon A1200

 EX-H30 A1200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-H30

 A1200 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 offers 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) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1200 versus Casio EX-H30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 vs the EX-H30.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and EX-H30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and EX-H30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Casio EX-H30
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
23
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $109 $709