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Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and WG-50 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was released 4 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the N100 grades vs the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 N100 WG-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon N100

 WG-50 N100 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2014Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Canon N100 and Ricoh WG-50

 N100 WG-50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the N100 vs the WG-50.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and WG-50 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and WG-50.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-50 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older N100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
33
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (289g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot N100Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 330 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $349 $280