Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80

The following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both offered by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was introduced 9 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-4 scores versus the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 versus the WG-80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and WG-80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and WG-80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged WG-4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.