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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A2200 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2200 was released 4 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2200 scores against the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 A2200 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon A2200

 WG-30W A2200 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-30W

 A2200 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2200 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A2200 compared to the WG-30W.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot A2200Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 194 grams (0.43 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 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $139 $280