Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6
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![Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS/Canon-A3500-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 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
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A3500 IS was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3500 IS grades versus the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Ricoh WG-6
A3500 IS | WG-6 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A3500 IS
WG-6 | A3500 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 62 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-6
A3500 IS | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS against the WG-6.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and WG-6.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 246 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | 200 images | 340 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $115 | $271 |