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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Launched May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX240 HS was brought out 11 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS 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 SX240 HS over the Ricoh WG-80

 SX240 HS WG-80 
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon SX240 HS

 WG-80 SX240 HS 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2012More modern by 125 months

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-80

 SX240 HS WG-80 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS vs the WG-80.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and WG-80.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
has face detection focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
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lighter than competitors (224g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (224g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSRicoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $300