Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
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Following is a complete comparison of the Canon A3500 IS versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3500 IS matches up against the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Ricoh WG-4
| A3500 IS | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon A3500 IS
| WG-4 | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-4
| A3500 IS | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS against the WG-4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and WG-4.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
lighter than competition in class (135g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 | 200 photographs | 240 photographs |
| Battery type | 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 | One | One |
| Retail cost | $115 | $330 |