Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched 6 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1100 IS scores vs the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the WG-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and WG-30.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.