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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
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
  • Released May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was unveiled 13 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Ricoh WG-80

 SD980 IS WG-80 
Screen size3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon SD980 IS

 WG-80 SD980 IS 
ReleasedMay 2022August 2009More modern by 155 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh WG-80

 SD980 IS WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS provides physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS against the WG-80.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and WG-80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD980 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
30
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISRicoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Ricoh WG-80
Alternate name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-19 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.70"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release - $300