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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Announced October 2014
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 3 years before the WG-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up against the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

 SX150 IS WG-30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WG-30 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2014May 2012Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-30

 SX150 IS WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the WG-30.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WG-30 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and WG-30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others in class (306g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-14 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 130 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $428