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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3300 IS grades versus the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 A3300 IS WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon A3300 IS

 WG-5 GPS A3300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 A3300 IS WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS vs the WG-5 GPS.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
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decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery 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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $500