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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-30W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 2 years later than the WG-30W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X II matches up against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Ricoh WG-30W

 G9 X II WG-30W 
RevealedJanuary 2017October 2014More recent by 28 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon G9 X II

 WG-30W G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh WG-30W

 G9 X II WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II vs the WG-30W.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (235 shots)
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
39
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Ricoh WG-30W
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-04 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $530 $280