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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(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
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was launched 4 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3300 IS scores vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A3300 IS WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A3300 IS

 WG-M1 A3300 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 A3300 IS WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS against the WG-M1.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and WG-M1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart no built-in flash
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.33 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $2,000