Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Released May 2022
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was brought out 11 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS scores vs the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh WG-80
SX150 IS | WG-80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon SX150 IS
WG-80 | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | May 2022 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 121 months |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-80
SX150 IS | WG-80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WG-80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and WG-80.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh WG-80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.70" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 130 photos | 300 photos |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $249 | $300 |