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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

 A3200 IS WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WG-30 A3200 IS 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-30

 A3200 IS WG-30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the WG-30.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WG-30.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
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MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
72
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $428