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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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
  • Launched May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras and both are sold by Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was brought out 5 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G900 grades against the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh WG-80

 G900 WG-80 
Screen dimension3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Ricoh G900

 WG-80 G900 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2018More modern by 51 months

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-80

 G900 WG-80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G900 and the WG-80.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and WG-80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and WG-80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G900 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (247 grams)
55
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (247 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-80
 Ricoh G900Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh G900 Ricoh WG-80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2018-02-21 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash on, flash off On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $752 $300