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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was launched 6 months before the EX-Z90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the EX-Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SD1200 IS EX-Z90 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-Z90 SD1200 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SD1200 IS EX-Z90 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior 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-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the EX-Z90.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and EX-Z90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and EX-Z90.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
25
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $150