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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 A3000 IS WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon A3000 IS

 WG-20 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 A3000 IS WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh WG-20
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