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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Launched May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2200 versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2200 was brought out 12 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2200 grades against the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Ricoh WG-80

 A2200 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A2200

 WG-80 A2200 
LaunchedMay 2022January 2011More recent by 138 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-80

 A2200 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2200 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2200 against the WG-80.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A2200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
55
lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (280 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than others (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot A2200Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None 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
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $139 $300