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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 8 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 A3500 IS WG-70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon A3500 IS

 WG-70 A3500 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2013More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 A3500 IS WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS offers external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS versus the WG-70.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and WG-70.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (135g)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $115 $280