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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Updated by Canon S95
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
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WG-80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was unveiled 13 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S90 matches up against the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Ricoh WG-80

 S90 WG-80 
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon S90

 WG-80 S90 
RevealedMay 2022April 2010More modern by 147 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-80

 S90 WG-80 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S90 compared to the WG-80.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and WG-80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S90 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-80 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S90
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
40
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
55
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S90
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
63
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot S90Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-04-08 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.70"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 195 gr (0.43 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $300