Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 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
- 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

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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh WG-50
A3300 IS | WG-50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon A3300 IS
WG-50 | A3300 IS | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 77 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-50
A3300 IS | WG-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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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 |