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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Launched May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled 11 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A810 scores versus the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh WG-80

 A810 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon A810

 WG-80 A810 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2012Fresher by 125 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-80

 A810 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with 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 that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A810 against the WG-80.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older A810 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
64
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot A810Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.70"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 shots 300 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $300