Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades against the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS vs the WG-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and WG-50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older A2400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.