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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
Ricoh WG-30
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh WG-30

 D20 WG-30 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon D20

 WG-30 D20 
RevealedOctober 2014June 2013Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-30

 D20 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
33
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh WG-30
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