Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
- Introduced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-ZR700
A1200 | EX-ZR700 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon A1200
EX-ZR700 | A1200 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR700
A1200 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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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 |