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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2300 grades vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh WG-6

 A2300 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A2300

 WG-6 A2300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh WG-6

 A2300 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 versus the WG-6.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and WG-6.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A2300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery (340 shots)
weather proofing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (246g)
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot A2300Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2018-02-21
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $139 $271