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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A810 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A810 grades vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 A810 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon A810

 WG-30W A810 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2012Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-30W

 A810 WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A810 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A810 vs the WG-30W.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot A810Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max 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 sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots 300 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $280