Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-30

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A800 matches up against the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A800 has outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 compared to the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older A800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.