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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively comparable but the A1200 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A1200 was released 8 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1200 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 A1200 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Canon A1200

 GR Digital IV A1200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 A1200 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 against the GR Digital IV.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A1200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon A1200 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography details
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has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography info
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has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery pack (390 shots)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (390 per charge)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging info
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relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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very good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Canon PowerShot A1200Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
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 operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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, Manual
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 390 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $109 $599