Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Casio EXILIM Card EX-S12

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Casio EXILIM Card EX-S12 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS ×
Casio EXILIM Card EX-S12 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD1200 ISCasio EXILIM Card EX-S12
BrandCanonCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberSD1200 ISEX-S12
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8994
Width (mm)2215
Height (mm)5556
Weight (g)120111
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
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)1.691.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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)1.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (6 elements in 5 groups, including 2 aspherical)EXILIM Optical; 6 elements in 5 groups, including aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.07 - 0.360.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 5010 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionContrast detect with face detection; Spot, Multi or Tracking
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)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,160
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode only)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot41 "Best Shot" scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1-14 ft./30cm-4.2m (W), 1-7.9 ft./30cm-2.4m (T)TBA
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-0
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++
Connections (extended)
  • multipurpose usb/av connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.04-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.6-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary NP-60
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-60 Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • casio cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection. Available in silver, grey, blue, pink, green and orange.Available in silver, pink, green and black.



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