Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was released 3 years before the CX6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh CX6
SD1200 IS | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SD1200 IS
CX6 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX6
SD1200 IS | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the CX6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and CX6.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Ricoh CX6 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $250 | $595 |