Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh WG-30
SX210 IS | WG-30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SX210 IS
WG-30 | SX210 IS | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 52 months |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-30
SX210 IS | WG-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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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 |