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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
Ricoh WG-50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Ricoh WG-50

 A3100 IS WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon A3100 IS

 WG-50 A3100 IS 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010More modern by 89 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh WG-50

 A3100 IS WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISRicoh WG-50
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