Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 24 months before the WG-4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS vs the WG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and WG-4.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A2400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.