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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 14 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1100 IS scores against the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh WG-80

 A1100 IS WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WG-80 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2022February 2009More modern by 161 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing2.70"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-80

 A1100 IS WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS against the WG-80.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and WG-80.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-80 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography features
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISRicoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $300