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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 7 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D30 scores vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Ricoh WG-70

 D30 WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon D30

 WG-70 D30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2014Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-70

 D30 WG-70 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 offers exterior dimensions 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-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D30 and the WG-70.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and WG-70.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
33
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
60
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot D30Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $280