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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the CX6 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1200 scores versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh CX6

 A1200 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon A1200

 CX6 A1200 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2011More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh CX6

 A1200 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 versus the CX6.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1200 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
23
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot A1200Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $595