Ricoh WG-80 vs Ricoh WG-70

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Ricoh WG-80 and the Ricoh WG-70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Ricoh WG-80 was introduced in May 2022 and Ricoh WG-70 was introduced in February 2020. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Ricoh WG-80 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Ricoh WG-70 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Ricoh WG-80 and Ricoh WG-70.

      PROS

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Ricoh WG-80

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh WG-80 over Ricoh WG-70.

      Ricoh WG-80 vs Ricoh WG-70
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Ricoh WG-80 Ricoh WG-70
        Cheap$279$279
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Digital Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Environmental Sealing
        Light193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
        Internal Storage68 MB68 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Ricoh WG-80 Ricoh WG-70
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        High Native ISO125125
        Few Focus Points99
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life300 shots300 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Ricoh WG-80 and Ricoh WG-70 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Both models feature a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Their native ISO range is 125 - 6,400

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Ricoh WG-80 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Ricoh WG-70 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Ricoh WG-80 has a Micro HDMI and Ricoh WG-70 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Ricoh WG-80 and Ricoh WG-70 come with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh WG-80, and up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh WG-70.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m at Auto ISO...

      Physical Parameters

      Ricoh WG-80 and Ricoh WG-70 bodies have the same dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18") and they both weigh 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz).

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      123 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Ricoh WG-80 and Ricoh WG-70

      Ricoh WG-80 and Ricoh WG-70 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Ricoh WG-80 and Ricoh WG-70 and give them scores of 59 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      POOR
      47
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      47
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      GOOD
      71
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      71
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      GOOD
      74
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Ricoh WG-80

      Ricoh WG-70

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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