Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-80

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the N Facebook ready scores versus the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready features external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the WG-80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and WG-80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged N Facebook ready will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.