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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1200 grades vs the EX-ZR700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 A1200 EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon A1200

 EX-ZR700 A1200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR700

 A1200 EX-ZR700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 and the EX-ZR700.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and EX-ZR700 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and EX-ZR700.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
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provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
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provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $370