Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Ricoh WG-80

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 12 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has exterior measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the WG-80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and WG-80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.