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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 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-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 4 months after the EX-ZR10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1200 grades vs the EX-ZR10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A1200 EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A1200

 EX-ZR10 A1200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR10

 A1200 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has outside dimensions 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-ZR10 has measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 compared to the EX-ZR10.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and EX-ZR10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and EX-ZR10.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
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provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
23
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-110
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $109 $190