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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are designed by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 9 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh WG-80

 WG-4 GPS WG-80 
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-80 WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2014More modern by 100 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-80

 WG-4 GPS WG-80 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the WG-80.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and WG-80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and WG-80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
55
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
69
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-80
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Ricoh WG-80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-05 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $210 $300