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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
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
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A900 was announced 7 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A900 grades against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Ricoh WG-80

 A900 WG-80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon A900

 WG-80 A900 
RevealedMay 2022February 2016More modern by 75 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Ricoh WG-80

 A900 WG-80 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A900 versus the WG-80.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and WG-80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon A900 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A900 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
40
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
74
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography features
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix A900Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-02-23 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $300