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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 16 months prior to the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh CX3

 SD1200 IS CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 CX3 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX3

 SD1200 IS CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the CX3.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and CX3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
25
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISRicoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Ricoh CX3
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $329