Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50
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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched May 2017

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was unveiled 8 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3100 IS grades vs the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Ricoh WG-50
A3100 IS | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon A3100 IS
WG-50 | A3100 IS | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 89 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh WG-50
A3100 IS | WG-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS against the WG-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and WG-50.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Ricoh WG-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2017-05-24 |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | On, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $159 | $280 |