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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are built by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 9 years before the WG-80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-20 grades against the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-80

 WG-20 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WG-80 WG-20 
RevealedMay 2022February 2014Newer by 100 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-80

 WG-20 WG-80 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 has outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 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).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-20 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 dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-20 against the WG-80.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WG-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography information
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-80
 Ricoh WG-20Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Ricoh WG-80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-05 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 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 format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $300