Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The full galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-ZR10
A1200 | EX-ZR10 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A1200
EX-ZR10 | A1200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR10
A1200 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | |
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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 |