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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Released October 2014
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A4000 IS scores versus the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

 A4000 IS WG-30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon A4000 IS

 WG-30 A4000 IS 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2012Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh WG-30

 A4000 IS WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS and the WG-30.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and WG-30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (175 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (175 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (175 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 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 175 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $199 $428