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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 10 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A1100 IS scores against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 A1100 IS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WG-6 A1100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 109 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k115kClearer display (+925k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 A1100 IS WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS and the WG-6.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and WG-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
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provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $271