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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the EX-ZR800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SD1200 IS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-ZR800 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2009More recent by 54 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SD1200 IS EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS against the EX-ZR800.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and EX-ZR800 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and EX-ZR800.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
24
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Alternative name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 470 shots
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, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $429