Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Ricoh WG-80
S90 | WG-80 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon S90
WG-80 | S90 | |||
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Revealed | May 2022 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 147 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-80
S90 | WG-80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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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 |