Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was unveiled 10 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh G900
SD1200 IS | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SD1200 IS
G900 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 109 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh G900
SD1200 IS | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS offers physical 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 G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh G900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the G900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and G900.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to result in extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Ricoh G900 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 340 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $250 | $752 |