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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Ricoh WG-80

 A1200 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A1200

 WG-80 A1200 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2011Newer by 138 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-80

 A1200 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.70"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
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provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
23
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot A1200Ricoh WG-80
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