Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2500 was brought out 6 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2500 matches up against the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh WG-6
A2500 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A2500
WG-6 | A2500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-6
A2500 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A2500 and the WG-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and WG-6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A2500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2018-02-21 |
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 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 pounds) | 246g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 340 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $109 | $271 |