Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30
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Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(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
Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD780 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD780 IS grades against the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Ricoh WG-30
SD780 IS | WG-30 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SD780 IS
WG-30 | SD780 IS | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 68 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Ricoh WG-30
SD780 IS | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS provides external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the WG-30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and WG-30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Ricoh WG-30 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $428 |