Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
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
Released Jul 2024
Released within a month of each other.
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EOS R1
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WG-8
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BWG-8 has lower Weight (242 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
WG-8
118 × 66 × 33 mm
242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
EOS R1 is 39mm wider, 84mm taller, and 54mm thicker than WG-8.
EOS R1 is 873 g heavier than WG-8.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm WG-8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
WG-8
118 × 66 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
WG-8
118 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
WG-8: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
WG-8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Pet
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.2, 65.5, 33.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
242 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
WG-8
Pros
- ✓Waterproof and dustproof
- ✓4K video
- ✓GPS and compass
- ✓Macro stand included
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited manual control
- –No RAW focus
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or WG-8?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for WG-8 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and WG-8?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and WG-8 is 20 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and WG-8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while wG-8 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and WG-8?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and WG-8 weighs 242 g, so the WG-8 is 873 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and WG-8 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. WG-8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and WG-8 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. WG-8: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and WG-8 at $399. The WG-8 is $5,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.