Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 24 months earlier than the WG-20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A810 matches up vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A810 vs the WG-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and WG-20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.