Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2010
(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
- Launched May 2017

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A495 and Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 8 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A495 scores versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Ricoh WG-50
A495 | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon A495
WG-50 | A495 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 89 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Ricoh WG-50
A495 | WG-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 has external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon A495 and Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 and the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and WG-50.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh WG-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2017-05-24 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | On, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 300 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $109 | $280 |