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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A1300 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 3 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A1300 scores against the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Ricoh WG-30

 A1300 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon A1300

 WG-30 A1300 
IntroducedOctober 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Ricoh WG-30

 A1300 WG-30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1300 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 versus the WG-30.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and WG-30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot A1300Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $428