Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A810 was released 9 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A810 scores versus the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh WG-70
A810 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon A810
WG-70 | A810 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 97 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-70
A810 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A810 compared to the WG-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and WG-70.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2020-02-04 |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 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 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 shots | 300 shots |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
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 | One | One |
Launch price | $99 | $280 |