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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon A1100 IS versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A1100 IS scores against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh WG-4

 A1100 IS WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WG-4 A1100 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-4

 A1100 IS WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS and the WG-4.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and WG-4.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISRicoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $330