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WG-8

Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.

$399

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20 MP

Sensor

1/2.3 inch

ISO max

6,400

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

242 g

Battery

340 shots

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Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

118 × 66 × 33 mm · 242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
1.0/ 10

Sports & Action

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 242g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 242g — easy to handhold for selfie video

Pros

  • Waterproof and dustproof
  • 4K video
  • GPS and compass
  • Macro stand included

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Limited manual control
  • No RAW focus

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Ricoh WG-8

Sensor

Resolution20 MP
Sensor type1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor size1/2.3 inch

Lens

ApertureF3.5-F5.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)28-140 mm

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)125
ISO max (native)6,400
ISO max (expanded)6,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF system9-point AF / spot AF / auto tracking AF
AF points / zones9
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionFace, Pet

Burst

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264

Stabilization

Stabilization typePixel Track SR / Digital SR / Movie SR
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No

Body

Weight242 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)118.2 × 65.5 × 33.1 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryDB-110
Battery life (CIPA)340 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens