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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 8 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS grades vs the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh WG-80

 SX400 IS WG-80 
Display dimension3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon SX400 IS

 WG-80 SX400 IS 
LaunchedMay 2022July 2014More recent by 95 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-80

 SX400 IS WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera and 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 are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the WG-80.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WG-80 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and WG-80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX400 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography highlights
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
60
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-07-29 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.70"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro On, off
Hot shoe
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 (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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 313g (0.69 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $300