Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the WG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS against the WG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.