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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Ricoh CX6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 SD1200 IS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 CX6 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2009Fresher by 33 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX6

 SD1200 IS CX6 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISRicoh CX6
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