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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was manufactured 21 months before the S1200pj making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the S1200pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S1200pj

 EX-G1 S1200pj 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-G1

 S1200pj EX-G1 
RevealedAugust 2011November 2009More recent by 21 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1200pj

 EX-G1 S1200pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1200pj in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 versus the S1200pj.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and S1200pj is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and S1200pj.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S1200pj to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (154g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
23
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography advice
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (154g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (186g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (154g)
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (186g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1200pj
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 186 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-800 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $61 $499