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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 4 years prior to the WG-4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3300 IS scores against the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh WG-4

 A3300 IS WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon A3300 IS

 WG-4 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-4

 A3300 IS WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the WG-4.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and WG-4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
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 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 230 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $330