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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3000 IS scores vs the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 A3000 IS WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon A3000 IS

 WG-70 A3000 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2010More modern by 122 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 A3000 IS WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has outer 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-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS and the WG-70.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and WG-70.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2020-02-04
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
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 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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $280