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Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
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
  • Announced October 2014
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon G11 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WG-30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G11 matches up against the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Ricoh WG-30

 G11 WG-30 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon G11

 WG-30 G11 
AnnouncedOctober 2014December 2009Fresher by 58 months

Common features in the Canon G11 and Ricoh WG-30

 G11 WG-30 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G11 compared to the WG-30.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and WG-30 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (375g)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (375g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon G11 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot G11Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-12-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $428