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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 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
  • Announced January 2011
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A1200 versus Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 2 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1200 grades against the EX-S12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-S12

 A1200 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon A1200

 EX-S12 A1200 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-S12

 A1200 EX-S12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 comes with 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) and the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1200 compared to the EX-S12.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and EX-S12 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and EX-S12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent A1200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography info
Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
23
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $109 $119