Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-80

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 X II scores against the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II versus the WG-80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and WG-80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G9 X II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.