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Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WG-30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was launched 13 months later than the WG-30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X grades versus the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 G9 X WG-30 
ReleasedOctober 2015October 2014More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 WG-30 G9 X 

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

 G9 X WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X and the WG-30.

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

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

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger G9 X provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
64
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (209 grams)
screen does not articulate
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than average in class (209g)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 shots)
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (209g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot G9 XRicoh WG-30
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Ricoh WG-30
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2015-10-12 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $428