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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced very close to the CX1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SD1200 IS CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 CX1 SD1200 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SD1200 IS CX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the CX1.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and CX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SD1200 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
24
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Ricoh CX1
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $299