Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh CX4
A1200 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon A1200
CX4 | A1200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh CX4
A1200 | CX4 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon A1200 versus Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |