Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh WG-80
A1100 IS | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A1100 IS
WG-80 | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | May 2022 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 161 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 2.70" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-80
A1100 IS | WG-80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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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 |