Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A3300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 4 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up against the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the WG-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and WG-30.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.