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Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 9 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SD3500 IS WG-6 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 WG-6 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2010Newer by 97 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SD3500 IS WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the WG-6.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and WG-6.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Ricoh WG-6
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-08 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $271