Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A650 IS and Ricoh Caplio 500G Wide

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A650 IS and Ricoh Caplio 500G Wide [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A650 IS ×
Ricoh Caplio 500G Wide ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A650 ISRicoh Caplio 500G Wide
BrandCanonRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberA650 IS500G Wide
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)112133
Width (mm)5674
Height (mm)6979
Weight (g)397450
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.18.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3238.2
Sensor width (mm)7.67.18
Sensor height (mm)5.75.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.92.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • tiff (mmr system itu-t.6)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (9 elements in 7 groups)-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0028.00 - 85.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)63.03
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.23 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect 9-point AiAF with Face Detect, Single AF, Flexizone-
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)173,000153,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • one push
  • sunny
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point) and Face Detect AE256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Stitch Assist, Indoor, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumHigh sensitivity, fire fighting, tilt correction, text, macro zoom
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync (first and second curtain sync available)
  • automatic
  • forced
  • off
  • red eye reduction
  • slow synch
Flash range description11 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto0.2 - 10.0m (W); 0.2 - 6.5m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format-
  • tiff (mmr system itu-t.6)
Included memory (MB)-26
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.29-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.79-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500-
Battery form factor4 x AA2 x AA or Proprietary DB-43
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh or liion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • acrobat reader
  • caplio rescue
  • caplio transfer software
  • directx
  • image mixer
  • list editor
  • mounter
  • ricoh gate la
  • ridoc desk navigator lt
  • usb driver
  • wia driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, Face Detection.Waterproof to JIS class 7 (can be used up to 1 meter underwater). Dustproof to JIS class 6



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