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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 8 years before the G900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up against the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh G900

 A3300 IS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon A3300 IS

 G900 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 86 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh G900

 A3300 IS G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has 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) whilst the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the G900.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and G900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Ricoh G900
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISRicoh G900
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $752