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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PX was brought out 11 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PX scores vs the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh WG-80

 PX WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Ricoh PX

 WG-80 PX 
RevealedMay 2022August 2011Newer by 130 months

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-80

 PX WG-80 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.70"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh PX offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the PX compared to the WG-80.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PX and WG-80.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged PX is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
68
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-80
 Ricoh PXRicoh WG-80
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh PX Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.70"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $300