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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A1200 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 5 months later than the CX4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1200 matches up vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh CX4

 A1200 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon A1200

 CX4 A1200 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh CX4

 A1200 CX4 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 offers 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) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1200 and the CX4.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and CX4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A1200 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
23
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
27
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot A1200Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $211