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Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A2100 IS and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 6 years before the WG-20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS scores versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 A2100 IS WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon A2100 IS

 WG-20 A2100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 A2100 IS WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS features outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS against the WG-20.

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and WG-20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $220 $370