Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon D30 has external dimensions of 109 x 68 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.68 x 1.1″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-80 has external dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon D30 and the Ricoh WG-80. Canon D30 is 14mm narrower and 2mm thinner than Ricoh WG-80 but it is also 6mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-80.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon D30 and Ricoh WG-80.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-80 is 25g lighter than the Canon D30 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon D30's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-80's 2.7″ screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.