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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 8 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1200 matches up versus the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh G900

 A1200 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon A1200

 G900 A1200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh G900

 A1200 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the G900.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and G900.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
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provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
23
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot A1200Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $752