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Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
Photography Glossary

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon 90D and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and WG-80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was unveiled 3 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 90D scores versus the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Ricoh WG-80

 90D WG-80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon 90D

 WG-80 90D 
IntroducedMay 2022August 2019More recent by 33 months

Common features in the Canon 90D and Ricoh WG-80

 90D WG-80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D has outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 90D versus the WG-80.

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and WG-80 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and WG-80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 90D having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 90D will resolve more detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 90D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
great MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
great MP (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography info
78
good battery life (1,300 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
great MP (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
great MP (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
31
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon EOS 90DRicoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon EOS 90D Ricoh WG-80
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2019-08-28 2022-05-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701g (1.55 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,199 $300