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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50, 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-50 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 7 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3300 IS matches up against the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh WG-50

 A3300 IS WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon A3300 IS

 WG-50 A3300 IS 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011More modern by 77 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-50

 A3300 IS WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS against the WG-50.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and WG-50.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISRicoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2017-05-24
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 gr (0.33 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $280