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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and PX (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 3 years before the PX and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD1200 IS scores against the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh PX

 SD1200 IS PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SD1200 IS

 PX SD1200 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh PX

 SD1200 IS PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS offers physical 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 PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the PX.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and PX.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
24
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh PX Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Ricoh PX
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $329