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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3200 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3200 IS grades versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A3200 IS WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WG-M1 A3200 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 A3200 IS WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the WG-M1.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
72
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
35
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.33 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $2,000