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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 13 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3000 IS scores vs the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh WG-80

 A3000 IS WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A3000 IS

 WG-80 A3000 IS 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2010More recent by 150 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-80

 A3000 IS WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.70"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS features external measurements 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-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS against the WG-80.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and WG-80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh WG-80
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2022-05-19
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $300