Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014
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Let's take a closer look at the Canon A1300 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A1300 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1300 scores versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| A1300 | WG-30W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon A1300
| WG-30W | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2014 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Ricoh WG-30W
| A1300 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 offers external 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-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A1300 against the WG-30W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and WG-30W.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
| 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $119 | $280 |
