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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Ricoh G900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh G900

 SD1200 IS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 G900 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2009Newer by 109 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh G900

 SD1200 IS G900 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

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

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
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features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
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image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISRicoh G900
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