Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-50

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 4 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1400 grades against the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1400 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 compared to the WG-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and WG-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older A1400 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.