Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(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

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon A1400 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1400 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1400 grades versus the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Ricoh WG-30W
A1400 | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon A1400
WG-30W | A1400 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Ricoh WG-30W
A1400 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1400 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 vs the WG-30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and WG-30W.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A1400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 | 150 pictures | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $109 | $280 |