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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR15 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the EX-ZR15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SD1200 IS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-ZR15 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SD1200 IS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with 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) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS and the EX-ZR15.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and EX-ZR15 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and EX-ZR15.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
great battery (325 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 325 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $249