Canon T3 vs Ricoh WG-20

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Canon T3 vs Ricoh WG-20

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APS-C 323.4mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T3 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the T3.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-20 Review.

Succeeded by the Canon T5
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Succeeded by the Ricoh WG-30
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Differences

Canon T3 advantages over Ricoh WG-20

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.15 vs 1.44 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

700 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
2.9 fps vs 0.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh WG-20 advantages over Canon T3

Less expensive
$200 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
28 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 17 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Well-considered ergonomics and control layout; Solid build; Good image quality; Great battery life; High-def movie capture.
Frame rate and burst depth not the best, especially for raw; Weak flash for an SLR; No sensor cleaning function; No spot metering.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Canon T3

Sony DSLR-A230

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Ricoh WG-20

Sony DSLR-A230

$200
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Nikon D3100

Canon T3

Nikon D3100

$199
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon T3 vs Nikon D3100

Ricoh WG-20

Nikon D3100

$200
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A37

Canon T3

Sony A37

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony A37

Ricoh WG-20

Sony A37

$200
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A37

Compared to Pentax WG-10

Canon T3

Pentax WG-10

$199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$180
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon T3 vs Pentax WG-10

Ricoh WG-20

Pentax WG-10

$200
1/2.3 inch

$180
1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Pentax WG-10

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Canon T3

Fujifilm AX650

$199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$115
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Canon T3 vs Fujifilm AX650

Ricoh WG-20

Fujifilm AX650

$200
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$115
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Fujifilm AX650

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