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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores vs the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SX30 IS WG-6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX30 IS

 WG-6 SX30 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2010More modern by 90 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SX30 IS WG-6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS and the WG-6.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and WG-6 is 64 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and WG-6.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (601 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (601 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (601g)
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-14 2018-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $271