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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was revealed 20 months earlier than the WG-M1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A3500 IS WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A3500 IS

 WG-M1 A3500 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 A3500 IS WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3500 IS and the WG-M1.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and WG-M1.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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lighter than competition (135 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
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pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $115 $2,000