Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was introduced 5 years before the WG-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3000 IS scores vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh WG-20
A3000 IS | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon A3000 IS
WG-20 | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-20
A3000 IS | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS and the WG-20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and WG-20.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Ricoh WG-20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | 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 diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $240 | $370 |