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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-S12
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 SD1200 IS EX-S12 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-S12 SD1200 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-S12

 SD1200 IS EX-S12 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-S12
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
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