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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon D30 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D30 was released 12 months before the WG-5 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D30 scores vs the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 D30 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon D30

 WG-5 GPS D30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 D30 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 enjoys outer 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) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon D30 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D30 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
60
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (236g)
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Canon PowerShot D30Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-12 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
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 One One
Cost at release $329 $500