Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 6 years before the WG-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS features outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1200 IS versus Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the WG-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and WG-20.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.