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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A2300 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon A2300

 WG-4 GPS A2300 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A2300 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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