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Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Old Model is Canon 1100D
  • Refreshed by Canon T6
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 1200D versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar but the 1200D (APS-C) and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The 1200D was introduced 7 months prior to the WG-30W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1200D scores vs the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Ricoh WG-30W

 1200D WG-30W 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon 1200D

 WG-30W 1200D 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2014Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Ricoh WG-30W

 1200D WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D has physical dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon 1200D versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1200D compared to the WG-30W.

Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and WG-30W is 68 and 91 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1200D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1200D will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 1200D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
55
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (500 shots)
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
55
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1200D
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1200D
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
27
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon 1200D vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon EOS 1200DRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon EOS 1200D Ricoh WG-30W
Also Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-12 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480 gr (1.06 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $549 $280