Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3300 IS scores against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS provides outside 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-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS and the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.