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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WG-4 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2500 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A2500 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon A2500

 WG-4 GPS A2500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A2500 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 provides outer 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 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 and the WG-4 GPS.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
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lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors in class (135g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-02-05
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 220 shots 240 shots
Battery format 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $210