Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Released July 2009
(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

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D10 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D10 grades versus the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 & Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh WG-30W
D10 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon D10
WG-30W | D10 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 64 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh WG-30W
D10 | WG-30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D10 offers external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D10 and the WG-30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and WG-30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and WG-30W.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/5000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 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 | - | 300 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $299 | $280 |