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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 4 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3200 IS scores against the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 A3200 IS WG-30W 

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

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

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

 A3200 IS WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the WG-30W.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

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

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and WG-30W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $280