Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 3 years before the WG-30W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2300 scores vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Canon A2300 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 compared to the WG-30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.