Canon A2500 vs Ricoh WG-80

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2500 grades vs the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 provides external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2500 versus the WG-80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and WG-80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and WG-80.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older A2500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.