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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Released January 2011
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 16 months prior to the EX-ZR300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1200 matches up vs the EX-ZR300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 A1200 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon A1200

 EX-ZR300 A1200 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 16 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR300

 A1200 EX-ZR300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1200 versus the EX-ZR300.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and EX-ZR300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and EX-ZR300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A1200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
24
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $329