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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 7 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh WG-80

 SX620 HS WG-80 
Screen size3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WG-80 SX620 HS 
AnnouncedMay 2022May 2016More recent by 73 months

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-80

 SX620 HS WG-80 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the WG-80.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WG-80.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX620 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2016-05-10 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.70 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $300