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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 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
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are offered by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was introduced 8 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-30W scores vs the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 WG-30W WG-80 

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

 WG-80 WG-30W 
RevealedMay 2022October 2014More modern by 92 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

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

 WG-30W WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.70"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W vs the WG-80.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and WG-80.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged WG-30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography info
71
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-80
 Ricoh WG-30WRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-30W Ricoh WG-80
Category 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $300