Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The D20 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the WG-30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D20 grades vs the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh WG-30
D20 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon D20
WG-30 | D20 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-30
D20 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D20 and the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and WG-30.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older D20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-06-18 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $428 |