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Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • New Model is Canon G9 X II
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
  • Released October 2014
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Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon G9 X versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WG-30W (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was announced 13 months after the WG-30W which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 X scores against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 G9 X WG-30W 
ReleasedOctober 2015October 2014More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"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

 WG-30W G9 X 

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

 G9 X WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X compared to the WG-30W.

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

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

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and WG-30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
64
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (209 grams)
no moving screen
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition (209g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (209g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot G9 XRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Ricoh WG-30W
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-10-12 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 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 friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
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 All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $280