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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon D10
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 D10 WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon D10

 WG-30W D10 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2009Newer by 64 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh WG-30W

 D10 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
31
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
53
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
35
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
26
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot D10Ricoh WG-30W
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