Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-6
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was announced 9 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up against the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh WG-6
A3000 IS | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon A3000 IS
WG-6 | A3000 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 98 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-6
A3000 IS | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS against the WG-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and WG-6.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Ricoh WG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 246g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $240 | $271 |