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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 12 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS scores vs the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh WG-80

 SX130 IS WG-80 
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WG-80 SX130 IS 
RevealedMay 2022August 2010More modern by 143 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-80

 SX130 IS WG-80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements 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 ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the WG-80.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and WG-80 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and WG-80.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-19 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $300