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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Launched January 2011
Casio EX-Z33
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-Z33

 A1200 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A1200

 EX-Z33 A1200 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-Z33

 A1200 EX-Z33 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (106g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
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includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-Z33
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