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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Ricoh WG-80

 Fujifilm X20 WG-80 
Screen sizing2.8"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Fujifilm X20

 WG-80 Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedMay 2022April 2013Newer by 110 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-80

 Fujifilm X20 WG-80 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements 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 Fujifilm X20 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the WG-80.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-80 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-80.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-80 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
46
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (353g)
55
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
42
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (353g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (353 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-80
 Fujifilm X20Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X20 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-29 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.70"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $300