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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 18 months before the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh CX4

 SD1200 IS CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 CX4 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX4

 SD1200 IS CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has got external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the CX4.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and CX4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
24
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
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image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
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flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX4
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Ricoh CX4
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $211