Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H15. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-H15
SD1200 IS | EX-H15 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SD1200 IS
EX-H15 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-H15
SD1200 IS | EX-H15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | |
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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 |