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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 24 months prior to the WG-20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 A2400 IS WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WG-20 A2400 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 A2400 IS WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS and the WG-20.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and WG-20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (126g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISRicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 190 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $149 $370