Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs Ricoh WG-30

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      BrandCanonRicoh
      ModelPowerShot G1 X Mark IIIWG-30
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      MSRP$1299£229
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      ProcessorDIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalBest, better, good
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points499
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Focal Length15 - 45 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 72 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom3x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps1.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      sl0w synchro
      off
      Auto
      flash off
      flash on
      auto + redeye
      Flash Range9.00 m at Auto ISO3.90 m Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x MiniUSB Input
      Other I/O1 x MiniUSB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Dimensions115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01")123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.5 x 3.2"
      Package Weight1.15 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Battery PackLP-E13LD-LI92
      Battery Life200 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage68 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Ricoh WG-30
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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