Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 4 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up against the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS and the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and WG-20.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older A3200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.