Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was released 21 months before the WG-30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3500 IS grades vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Ricoh WG-30
A3500 IS | WG-30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon A3500 IS
WG-30 | A3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh WG-30
A3500 IS | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS vs the WG-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and WG-30.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older A3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $115 | $428 |