Canon
EOS R6 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Released Nov 2025
Ricoh
WG-80
Rugged waterproof compact with 16MP sensor, 5x zoom, ring light, and microscope-friendly macro shooting.
$329
Released Jun 2022
EOS R6 Mark III is 3.4 years newer.
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EOS R6 Mark III
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WG-80
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
- BWG-80 has lower Weight (194 g vs 699 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 300 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
WG-80
123 × 62 × 30 mm
194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III is 16mm wider, 37mm taller, and 59mm thicker than WG-80.
EOS R6 Mark III is 505 g heavier than WG-80.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 30mm WG-80
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
WG-80
123 × 62 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
WG-80
123 × 30 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark III
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
WG-80: 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 R6 Mark III
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 9 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 300 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
WG-80
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Pet
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.5, 61.5, 29.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
194 g vs 699 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 R6 Mark III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
WG-80
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark III or WG-80?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for WG-80 — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and WG-80?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and WG-80 is 16 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and WG-80 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while wG-80 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and WG-80?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and WG-80 weighs 194 g, so the WG-80 is 505 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and WG-80 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. WG-80: Full HD.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and WG-80 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. WG-80: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 300 shots for the WG-80, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and WG-80 at $329. The WG-80 is $2,470 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.