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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-H30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 22 months prior to the EX-H30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD1200 IS scores against the EX-H30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SD1200 IS EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-H30 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SD1200 IS EX-H30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outside measurements 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-H30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the EX-H30.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and EX-H30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and EX-H30.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
24
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H30
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $709