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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

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

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 5 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 SD1300 IS WG-30W 

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

 WG-30W SD1300 IS 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2010More modern by 56 months

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

 SD1300 IS WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the WG-30W.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

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

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Ricoh WG-30W
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-08 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 shots
Battery format - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch - $280