Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 12 months before the WG-4 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2500 grades versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the WG-4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and WG-4.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A2500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.