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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 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
  • Released January 2011
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 17 months after the EX-Z90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1200 scores versus the EX-Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-Z90

 A1200 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon A1200

 EX-Z90 A1200 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-Z90

 A1200 EX-Z90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 features physical 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-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 vs the EX-Z90.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and EX-Z90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and EX-Z90.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher A1200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
23
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
26
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $109 $150