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Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Announced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A495 and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched 13 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A495 grades vs the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Ricoh WG-80

 A495 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A495

 WG-80 A495 
AnnouncedMay 2022January 2010Newer by 150 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing2.70"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Ricoh WG-80

 A495 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon A495 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A495 and the WG-80.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and WG-80.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot A495Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.70"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 94 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $300