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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was released 10 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N matches up versus the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh WG-80

 N WG-80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon N

 WG-80 N 
AnnouncedMay 2022January 2013More recent by 113 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh WG-80

 N WG-80 

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N features exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the N and the WG-80.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N and WG-80.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older N will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging advice
72
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot NRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot N Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $300