Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD790 IS and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD790 IS and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 [S]ave

Attribute
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 ×
Canon PowerShot SD790 IS ×
General
ModelCasio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
BrandCasioCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberEX-Z1200SD790 IS
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9392
Width (mm)2321
Height (mm)5957
Weight (g)152179
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.69
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)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.61.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264/AVC, .MOV formatAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensEXILIM OpticalCanon Zoom Lens (6 elements in 5 groups, including 2 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 111.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.07 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4030
Macro focus range (cm)6 - 503 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection AF9-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800* (Anti Shake mode), 1600* (High Sensitivity Best Shot mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • 6 presets
  • auto
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center weighted, spotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modes34 Best Shot modes including "Ebay" modePortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 10cm - 4m; Tele: 30cm - 2.1mAuto ISO 11 ft / 3.3 m (W), 6.6 ft./ 2.0 m (T)
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)11-
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--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • multipurpose usb/av connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)22.09
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.61.3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.48
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.6
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-1.7
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.07
Startup time (s)1.71.5
Play -> record time (s)-2.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340330
Battery form factorProprietary NP-40Proprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary NP-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCCD-shift image stabilization mechanismOptical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection technology, Hi-ISO Auto and Noise Reduction technology, Face Detection



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