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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 22 months before the EX-ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades against the EX-ZS5 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-ZS5

 SD1200 IS EX-ZS5 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 EX-ZS5 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SD1200 IS EX-ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS and the EX-ZS5.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and EX-ZS5 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and EX-ZS5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography details
25
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 848x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $100