Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2022
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1200 was manufactured 12 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1200 matches up against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh WG-80
A1200 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A1200
WG-80 | A1200 | |||
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Released | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 138 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-80
A1200 | WG-80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.70" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1200 has external 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) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A1200 vs the WG-80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and WG-80.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2022-05-19 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.70 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.41 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $109 | $300 |