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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched October 2014
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2200 scores versus the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Ricoh WG-30

 A2200 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon A2200

 WG-30 A2200 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-30

 A2200 WG-30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A2200 compared to the WG-30.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and WG-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
37
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (280 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
70
great battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot A2200Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $428