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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was manufactured 19 months prior to the EX-ZR10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1200 IS grades against the EX-ZR10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SD1200 IS EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-ZR10 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SD1200 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS features external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR10 has proportions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the EX-ZR10.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and EX-ZR10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR10 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
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provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $190