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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Released October 2014
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX210 IS matches up against the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

 SX210 IS WG-30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SX210 IS

 WG-30 SX210 IS 
ReleasedOctober 2014June 2010More modern by 52 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-30

 SX210 IS WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS and the WG-30.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and WG-30.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
48
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-10-09
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
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 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 - 300 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $226 $428