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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Announced January 2011
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR800, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 3 years prior to the EX-ZR800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1200 scores against the EX-ZR800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A1200 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A1200

 EX-ZR800 A1200 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR800

 A1200 EX-ZR800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 and the EX-ZR800.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and EX-ZR800 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and EX-ZR800.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
23
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot A1200Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (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),
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 470 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $429