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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 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
  • Announced May 2022
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 9 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX170 IS grades against the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Ricoh WG-80

 SX170 IS WG-80 
Display dimension3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon SX170 IS

 WG-80 SX170 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2022August 2013Fresher by 106 months

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-80

 SX170 IS WG-80 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has got outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS vs the WG-80.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and WG-80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and WG-80.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX170 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (251g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-22 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $300