Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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 monthThe 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.
Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh WG-30W
SX200 IS | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX200 IS
WG-30W | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | May 2009 | More recent by 65 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
SX200 IS | WG-30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |