Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX1
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2011
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- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Following is a extended overview of the Canon A1200 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A1200 was revealed 23 months after the CX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1200 scores versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh CX1
| A1200 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon A1200
| CX1 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh CX1
| A1200 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 vs the CX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and CX1.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1200 to result in more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 200 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $109 | $299 |