Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 9 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS features external 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 WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the WG-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and WG-50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.