• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 216.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A2100 IS advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    216 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Canon A2100 IS

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Canon A2100 IS
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Compared to Canon A2000 IS

Canon A2100 IS
Canon A2000 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2000 IS

Ricoh WG-30
Canon A2000 IS
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Canon A2000 IS

Compared to Olympus 9000

Canon A2100 IS
Olympus 9000
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 9000

Ricoh WG-30
Olympus 9000
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Olympus 9000

Compared to Canon SD970 IS

Canon A2100 IS
Canon SD970 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD970 IS

Ricoh WG-30
Canon SD970 IS
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Canon SD970 IS

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Canon A2100 IS
Pentax RZ10
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Ricoh WG-30
Pentax RZ10
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax RZ10

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