Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20
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![Canon PowerShot D30 front Canon PowerShot D30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-D30/Canon-D30-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-20 front Ricoh WG-20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-20/Ricoh-WG-20-front.jpg)
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The D30 was brought out around the same time to the WG-20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the D30 scores vs the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Ricoh WG-20
D30 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon D30
WG-20 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-20
D30 | WG-20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 against the WG-20.
![Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.
![Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and WG-20.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
![Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D30-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $329 | $370 |