Canon R5 vs Ricoh WG-80

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R5 versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and WG-80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the WG-80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R5 matches up vs the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 features external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R5 and the WG-80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and WG-80 is 59 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and WG-80.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon R5 will show extra detail due to its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older R5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.