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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out 21 months prior to the WG-30W making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the N matches up against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh WG-30W

 N WG-30W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon N

 WG-30W N 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2013Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh WG-30W

 N WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focus

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N vs the WG-30W.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and WG-30W.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged N will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
61
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
72
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot NRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot N Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $280