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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 10 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SD1200 IS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WG-6 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2009More modern by 109 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SD1200 IS WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the WG-6.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and WG-6.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
25
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Ricoh WG-6
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $271