Ricoh
WG-8
Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.
$399
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
Body size
Ricoh WG-8
118 × 66 × 33 mm
242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
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
Limited1.0/ 10
Sports & Action
Limited1.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude
Landscape
Limited1.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Fair5.5/ 10
- · 242g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Limited1.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Limited3.0/ 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
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
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
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