Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Ricoh WG-6
A2200 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A2200
WG-6 | A2200 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 86 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-6
A2200 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |