Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
A3300 IS | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon A3300 IS
WG-5 GPS | A3300 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
A3300 IS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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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 |