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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A2500 WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A2500

 WG-M1 A2500 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-M1

 A2500 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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lighter than average in class (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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lighter than average in class (135g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot A2500Ricoh WG-M1
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