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Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

vs

Ricoh

WG-80

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

$329

Released Jun 2022

WG-80 is 2.3 years newer.

Wins

5categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

2categories

WG-80

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X100V wins 4 categories·WG-80 wins 1 categories
  • AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 9)
  • BWG-80 has lower Weight (194 g vs 478 g)
  • AX100V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
  • AX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 16 MP)
  • AX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

X100VWG-80
Resolution26.1 MP16 MP
SensorAPS-C1/2.3 inch
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst30 fps
4K30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight478 g194 g
Battery350 shots300 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

WG-80

123 × 62 × 30 mm

194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

X100V is 6mm wider, 13mm taller, and 24mm thicker than WG-80.

X100V is 284 g heavier than WG-80.

Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 30mm WG-80

Sensor size, to scale

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX100VWG-80
Portrait
5.5Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
5.0Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 9 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X100V supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100V supports it

  • Touchscreen

    Only X100V supports it

  • Wi-Fi

    Only X100V supports it

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 478 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    125 vs 160 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

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

= category winner

X100V
WG-80
Resolution
26.1 MP+63%
16 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
1/2.3 inch
AA filter
No
X100V
WG-80
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
9-point AF / spot AF / auto tracking AF
AF points / zones
42547.2× more
9
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
Face, Pet
X100V
WG-80
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
17 frames
X100V
WG-80
Max resolution
4K
Full HD
4K max frame rate
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps+33%
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log
Standard profiles
Codecs
H.264
H.264
X100V
WG-80
Weight
478 g
194 g−284 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
122.5 × 61.5 × 29.5 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, X100V or WG-80?

X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for WG-80 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the X100V and WG-80?

X100V is 26.1 MP and WG-80 is 16 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X100V and WG-80 have in-body image stabilization?

X100V does not have IBIS, while wG-80 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the X100V and WG-80?

X100V weighs 478 g and WG-80 weighs 194 g, so the WG-80 is 284 g lighter.

Do the X100V and WG-80 record 4K video?

X100V: 4K up to 30p. WG-80: Full HD.

Are the X100V and WG-80 weather sealed?

X100V: Yes. WG-80: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 300 shots for the WG-80, giving the X100V the edge.

How much does each cost?

X100V launched at $1,399 and WG-80 at $329. The WG-80 is $1,070 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.