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Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
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
  • Released May 2022
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G12 versus Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WG-80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G12 was introduced 12 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G12 scores vs the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh WG-80

 G12 WG-80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.70"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon G12

 WG-80 G12 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2011Newer by 137 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh WG-80

 G12 WG-80 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G12 vs the WG-80.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and WG-80 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and WG-80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-80 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401 grams)
55
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (370 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
60
great battery (370 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (401g)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot G12Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-19 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.70"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 401g (0.88 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $300