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Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon S100
  • Renewed by Canon S120
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 S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon S110 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was released 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S110 matches up against the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S110 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon S110

 WG-30W S110 
ReleasedOctober 2014September 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Canon S110 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S110 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S110 against the WG-30W.

Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and WG-30W.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S110 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-30W will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S110 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
64
has touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
37
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Canon S110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot S110Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $280