Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2009

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1200 was revealed 17 months later than the EX-Z33 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1200 matches up against the EX-Z33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The full galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-Z33
A1200 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A1200
EX-Z33 | A1200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-Z33
A1200 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-Z33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 and the EX-Z33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and EX-Z33 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and EX-Z33.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A1200 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 106 gr (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-82 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $109 | $120 |