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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 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-4
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh WG-4

 A1200 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon A1200

 WG-4 A1200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-4

 A1200 WG-4 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography info
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
23
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot A1200Ricoh WG-4
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