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Ricoh

WG-80

Rugged waterproof compact with 16MP sensor, 5x zoom, ring light, and microscope-friendly macro shooting.

$329

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16 MP

Sensor

1/2.3 inch

ISO max

6,400

IBIS

No

Weight

194 g

Battery

300 shots

Body size

Ricoh WG-80

123 × 62 × 30 mm

194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

123 × 62 × 30 mm · 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 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
1.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 194g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · 194g — easy to handhold for selfie video

Pros

  • Waterproof and shockproof
  • 5x optical zoom
  • Ring light macro
  • Affordable rugged compact

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Full HD only
  • Basic LCD

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Ricoh WG-80

Sensor

Resolution16 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 resolutionFull HD
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo

Body

Weight194 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)122.5 × 61.5 × 29.5 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryD-LI92
Battery life (CIPA)300 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size2.7 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBMicro USB 2.0
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