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Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was revealed 10 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A800 grades vs the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Ricoh WG-70

 A800 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon A800

 WG-70 A800 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2011More modern by 110 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-70

 A800 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A800 versus the WG-70.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
25
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
29
has tracking focus
great battery (300 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
55
great battery (300 shots)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
26
great battery (300 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
24
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot A800Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 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 Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $280