Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A3400 IS was unveiled 24 months prior to the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3400 IS scores versus the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Ricoh WG-20
A3400 IS | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon A3400 IS
WG-20 | A3400 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh WG-20
A3400 IS | WG-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS and the WG-20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and WG-20.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Ricoh WG-20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | 260 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $230 | $370 |