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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A3200 IS versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 10 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3200 IS grades vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 A3200 IS WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WG-70 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2011More modern by 110 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 A3200 IS WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3200 IS against the WG-70.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and WG-70.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail as a result of 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 behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
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 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $280