Canon A2100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A2100 IS versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 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).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS versus Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS against the WG-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and WG-50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.