Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-80

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.