Compact point-and-shoot compact cameras are making a comeback - and so it is great to see that this Ricoh WG-80 is available at its lowest-ever price - shaving another quid or so on the deal we saw go live just before Christmas. Amazon now has reduced the price to £237.46 - a saving of £111.
The WG-80 is designed to take the knocks, boasting that it is not only crushproof and freezeproof - but it is fully waterproof down to a depth of 14m. But although this can be used underwater, the camera offers a good range of features on land too - including a 5x optical zoom, that will put most smartphones to shame. And at its heart it has 1/2.3in sensor with a 16 megapixel resolution.
The Ricoh WG-80 has recently been discontinued - which undoubtedly explains why this has been reduced in price. However, the WG-80 has essentially been relaunched as the Pentax WG-90, which is generally on sale now for £100 more, at £349 - which makes this older model look a bargain.
Other key features of the WG-80 include that it has a built-in flash, and a 2.7in LCD screen. It also offers an unusual microscope mode that allows you to get close-ups from just 10mm away, using the six LED lights around the lens to ensure the subjet is adequately lit.
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Do check out our guide to the best waterproof cameras available, to put the WG-80 in context. And if you don't need a rugged compact, also look at our guide to the best point-and-shoot cameras
