Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh WG-4
A1100 IS | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon A1100 IS
WG-4 | A1100 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-4
A1100 IS | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon A1100 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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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 |