Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-80

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX280 HS versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 10 years prior to the WG-80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX280 HS grades against the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS and the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and WG-80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.