Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1200 matches up versus the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh WG-4
A1200 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon A1200
WG-4 | A1200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-4
A1200 | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 features outer 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-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A1200 and the WG-4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and WG-4.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $109 | $330 |