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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are built by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-50 matches up versus the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh WG-80

 WG-50 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WG-80 WG-50 
IntroducedMay 2022May 2017More modern by 60 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-80

 WG-50 WG-80 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 features outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 compared to the WG-80.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and WG-80.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged WG-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-80
 Ricoh WG-50Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-50 Ricoh WG-80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-05-24 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes On, off On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
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 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 300 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $300