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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SD1200 IS WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WG-M1 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2009More modern by 67 months

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SD1200 IS WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features 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) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the WG-M1.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and WG-M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $2,000