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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

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

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 SX150 IS WG-30W 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

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

 WG-30W SX150 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2014May 2012More recent by 29 months

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

 SX150 IS WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS vs the WG-30W.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WG-30W is 86 and 91 respectively.

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

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-14 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photos 300 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $280