Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-80

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A1300 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 11 years before the WG-80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1300 scores against the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications 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 ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A1300 compared to the WG-80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and WG-80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.