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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 12 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3200 IS grades vs the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh WG-80

 A3200 IS WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WG-80 A3200 IS 
LaunchedMay 2022January 2011More recent by 138 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-80

 A3200 IS WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS against the WG-80.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WG-80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
72
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
42
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh WG-80
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2022-05-19
Physical type 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 surface 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
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.70 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $300