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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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 A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

          

          

            
 A2400 IS WG-30 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon A2400 IS

          

          

            
 WG-30 A2400 IS 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2012Newer by 32 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-30

          

          

            
 A2400 IS WG-30 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS against the WG-30.
Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and WG-30.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
35
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (190 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-10-09
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash    
AE 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 190 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $428