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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon A2400 IS versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 7 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 A2400 IS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WG-6 A2400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012More recent by 73 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 A2400 IS WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical 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-6 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS against the WG-6.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and WG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
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lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (246 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2018-02-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 94 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 Overall 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 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $271