Clicky

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 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
  • Revealed October 2014
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SX200 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-30W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SX200 IS WG-30W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX200 IS

 WG-30W SX200 IS 
RevealedOctober 2014May 2009More recent by 65 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-30W

 SX200 IS WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS and the WG-30W.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and WG-30W.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-05-14 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $280