FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-80

Below is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and WG-80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was launched 13 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the F80EXR grades against the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR versus the WG-80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-80 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.