Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
A3300 IS | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon A3300 IS
WG-4 GPS | A3300 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
A3300 IS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
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 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 | 230 shots | 240 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $210 |