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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 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
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras and both are produced by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-30 matches up versus the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh WG-80

 WG-30 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WG-80 WG-30 
IntroducedMay 2022October 2014More modern by 92 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-80

 WG-30 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30 and the WG-80.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and WG-80.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-80
 Ricoh WG-30Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Ricoh WG-80
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-10-09 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $428 $300