Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe A2300 was released 24 months prior to the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2300 matches up against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
A2300 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon A2300
WG-4 GPS | A2300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
A2300 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2300 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2300 and the WG-4 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and WG-4 GPS.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | 210 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $139 | $210 |