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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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 A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 5 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades against the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

 A3000 IS WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon A3000 IS

 WG-30 A3000 IS 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-30

 A3000 IS WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3000 IS versus Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the WG-30.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and WG-30.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $428