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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 5 years before the EX-ZR400 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores against the EX-ZR400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SD1200 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-ZR400 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SD1200 IS EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS against the EX-ZR400.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and EX-ZR400.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $0