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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 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
  • Released May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

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.

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

 WG-4 WG-80 
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

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

 WG-80 WG-4 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2014Newer by 100 months

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

 WG-4 WG-80 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

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

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

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
43
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
72
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Ricoh WG-80
 Ricoh WG-4Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Ricoh WG-80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-05 2022-05-19
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
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 All around 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 240 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $300