Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A2500 was unveiled 24 months before the WG-5 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2500 grades versus the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
A2500 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon A2500
WG-5 GPS | A2500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
A2500 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2500 against the WG-5 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and WG-5 GPS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2015-02-10 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 | 1.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $109 | $500 |