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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
  • Released February 2014
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
  • Released October 2014
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 7 months before the WG-30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D30 matches up vs the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Ricoh WG-30

 D30 WG-30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon D30

 WG-30 D30 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2014More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-30

 D30 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D30 vs the WG-30.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and WG-30.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
33
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
60
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot D30Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Ricoh WG-30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-12 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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 size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $428