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Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

 SD3500 IS WG-30 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 WG-30 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2010More modern by 56 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Ricoh WG-30

 SD3500 IS WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the WG-30.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and WG-30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Ricoh WG-30
Alternative name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-08 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $428