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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1200 matches up versus the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh WG-20

 A1200 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon A1200

 WG-20 A1200 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-20

 A1200 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has external 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1200 against the WG-20.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and WG-20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
23
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot A1200Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 185g (0.41 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $370