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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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 A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 7 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3200 IS matches up against the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh WG-50

 A3200 IS WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WG-50 A3200 IS 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2011More modern by 77 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-50

 A3200 IS WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has 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-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS and the WG-50.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
72
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $280