Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A2500 was launched 19 months earlier than the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the A2500 grades vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh WG-M1
A2500 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A2500
WG-M1 | A2500 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-M1
A2500 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2500 vs the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and WG-M1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
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 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $2,000 |