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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Launched October 2014
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD1300 IS versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

 SD1300 IS WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WG-30 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2010More recent by 56 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh WG-30

 SD1300 IS WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS offers outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the WG-30.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Ricoh WG-30
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-08 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch - $428