Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD900 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD900 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD900 ×
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD900Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200
BrandCanonCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberSD900EX-Z1200
Alternate model number(s)
  • digital ixus 900 ti
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Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9193
Width (mm)2823
Height (mm)6059
Weight (g)165152
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.187.6
Sensor height (mm)5.325.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.971.9
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)10.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)H.264/AVC, .MOV format
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensEXILIM Optical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 111.0037.00 - 111.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 506 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectContrast detection AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.8
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800* (Anti Shake mode), 1600* (High Sensitivity Best Shot mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • 6 presets
  • auto
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 320034 Best Shot modes including "Ebay" mode
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.6-17 ft./50cm - 5.1m (W), 1.6-10 ft./50cm - 3.1m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)Wide: 10cm - 4m; Tele: 30cm - 2.1m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)-11
Included memory type-built-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
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.982
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.6-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.82-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.21.7
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230340
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary NP-40
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x proprietary NP-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features9-point AF with face detection. ISO 3,200 sensitivity only available in ISO3200 scene mode, at a reduced resolution.CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism



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