Canon G15 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
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- 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
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G15 vs Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and WG-80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was introduced 10 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G15 grades vs the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Ricoh WG-80
| G15 | WG-80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon G15
| WG-80 | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2022 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 117 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Ricoh WG-80
| G15 | WG-80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G15 against the WG-80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and WG-80 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and WG-80.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-80 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Ricoh WG-80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2022-05-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.70 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $499 | $300 |