Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(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
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Released May 2022
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A800 was launched 12 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A800 grades vs the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Ricoh WG-80
A800 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A800
WG-80 | A800 | |||
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Released | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 138 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 2.70" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-80
A800 | WG-80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while 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).
Check the Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A800 versus the WG-80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and WG-80.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2022-05-19 |
Physical type | 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 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.70 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 186g (0.41 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
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 images | 300 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $90 | $300 |