Canon R100 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Canon R100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Announced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2017

Canon R100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon R100 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and WG-50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The R100 was manufactured 6 years later than the WG-50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R100 scores against the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Ricoh WG-50
R100 | WG-50 | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | May 2017 | More recent by 74 months |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon R100
WG-50 | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Ricoh WG-50
R100 | WG-50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon R100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R100 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon R100 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R100 against the WG-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and WG-50 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and WG-50.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R100 will give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher R100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon EOS R100 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2023-05-24 | 2017-05-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3975 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 39 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6m at ISO 100 | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 370 shots | 300 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $479 | $280 |