Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Released Mar 2019
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 3.3 years newer.
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GR III
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WG-80
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AGR III has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- AGR III has higher Resolution (24.24 MP vs 16 MP)
- BWG-80 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (300 shots vs 200 shots)
- BWG-80 has lower Weight (194 g vs 257 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
WG-80
123 × 62 × 30 mm
194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
GR III is 13mm narrower than WG-80 but it is also 4mm thicker.
GR III is 63 g heavier than WG-80.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 30mm WG-80
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GR III
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 9 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR III supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Eye
In-body stabilization
Only GR III supports it
Touchscreen
Only GR III supports it
Reasons to choose
WG-80
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.5, 61.5, 29.5
Subject recognition
Adds Pet
Weather sealing
Only WG-80 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDXC
Weight
194 g vs 257 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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, GR III or WG-80?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for WG-80 — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and WG-80?
GR III is 24.24 MP and WG-80 is 16 MP, so the GR III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR III and WG-80 have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while wG-80 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and WG-80?
GR III weighs 257 g and WG-80 weighs 194 g, so the WG-80 is 63 g lighter.
Do the GR III and WG-80 record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. WG-80: Full HD.
Are the GR III and WG-80 weather sealed?
GR III: No. WG-80: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 300 shots for the WG-80, giving the WG-80 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and WG-80 at $329. The WG-80 is $570 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.