Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh WG-6
A2300 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A2300
WG-6 | A2300 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | February 2012 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh WG-6
A2300 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |