Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A800 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-30W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A800 scores versus the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A800 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A800 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 vs the WG-30W.

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

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and WG-30W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be behind in sensor innovation.