Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1200 and Casio EXILIM EX-G1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1200 and Casio EXILIM EX-G1 [S]ave

Attribute
Casio EXILIM EX-G1 ×
Canon PowerShot A1200 ×
General
ModelCasio EXILIM EX-G1Canon PowerShot A1200
BrandCasioCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberEX-G1A1200
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10498
Width (mm)2031
Height (mm)6463
Weight (g)154185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2240(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2656(10.6 mp other)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEG w/ IMA-ADPCMMOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensEXILIM Optical; 11 elements in 9 groups, including aspherical elementCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.00 - 20.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.11 - 0.260.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)103
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 503 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection intelligent / spot / multi trackingContrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image Optical Viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1250 - 41/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging elementEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes25 Best Shot scene modes, including Dynamic Photo, Interval Snapshot, Interval Movie, Underwater, Beach, Snow, Multi-motion ImageSCN: Blur Reduction, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter4 Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionApprox. 0.1 to 2.4m (W), approx. 0.5 to 1.1m (T)Auto ISO: 12 in.-13 ft. (W), 1.6-6.6 ft. (T)/30cm-4.0m (W), 50cm-2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)35-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.78-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300200
Battery form factorProprietary NP-802 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-80 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCan be used to temperature as low as 14F / -10C. Two-layer body construction with stainless steel outer casingOptical viewfinder, Smart AUTO, 720p HD videos, new Discreet mode disables sound and flash, Creative Filters



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