Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was launched 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS grades versus the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
A3400 IS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon A3400 IS
WG-5 GPS | A3400 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
A3400 IS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and WG-5 GPS.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $500 |