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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A2200 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 8 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Ricoh WG-6

 A2200 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A2200

 WG-6 A2200 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 86 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-6

 A2200 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2200 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 against the WG-6.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and WG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A2200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (246 grams)
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot A2200Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 280 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $271