Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-10

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SD1200 IS was announced 5 years before the EX-10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the EX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Casio Exilim EX-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Casio EX-10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-10 has specifications of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Casio EX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the EX-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and EX-10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and EX-10.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1200 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-10 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.