Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-6

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D30 matches up versus the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D30 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D30 vs the WG-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.