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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2200 grades vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Ricoh WG-20

 A2200 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon A2200

 WG-20 A2200 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-20

 A2200 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2200 and the WG-20.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and WG-20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older A2200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (280 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (135g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot A2200Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $139 $370