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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the EX-H10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 3 months earlier than the EX-H10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the EX-H10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-H10

 SD1200 IS EX-H10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-H10 SD1200 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-H10

 SD1200 IS EX-H10 
RevealedFebruary 2009June 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-H10 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the EX-H10.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and EX-H10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and EX-H10.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-H10 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-H10
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-H10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-H10
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-06-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $300