Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-6

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.