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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 6 months earlier than the EX-Z450 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the EX-Z450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SD1200 IS EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-Z450 SD1200 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SD1200 IS EX-Z450 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS and the EX-Z450.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and EX-Z450 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and EX-Z450.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
25
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-08-18
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $229