Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was released 2 months later than the EX-S12 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the EX-S12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-S12
SD1200 IS | EX-S12 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SD1200 IS
EX-S12 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-S12
SD1200 IS | EX-S12 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers 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) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the EX-S12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and EX-S12.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-08 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.8-7.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-60 |
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 memory card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $250 | $119 |