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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and EX-H15 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was unveiled 10 months earlier than the EX-H15 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD1200 IS scores against the EX-H15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 SD1200 IS EX-H15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-H15 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-H15

 SD1200 IS EX-H15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS features exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-H15 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the EX-H15.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and EX-H15 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and EX-H15.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
24
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $300