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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon A3000 IS versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3000 IS scores against the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 A3000 IS WG-30W 

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

 WG-30W A3000 IS 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

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

 A3000 IS WG-30W 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3000 IS versus Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS and the WG-30W.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

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

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
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 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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.36 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $280