Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed June 2013
(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
- Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A1400 was revealed 7 months earlier than the WG-4 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1400 matches up vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Ricoh WG-4
| A1400 | WG-4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon A1400
| WG-4 | A1400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Ricoh WG-4
| A1400 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1400 versus the WG-4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and WG-4.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 | 150 images | 240 images |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $109 | $330 |