Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Ricoh WG-30
A4000 IS | WG-30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon A4000 IS
WG-30 | A4000 IS | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh WG-30
A4000 IS | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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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 |