Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30
92 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Launched April 2010
- Newer Model is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WG-30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The S90 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S90 grades against the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Ricoh WG-30
S90 | WG-30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon S90
WG-30 | S90 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 54 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-30
S90 | WG-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S90 vs the WG-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and WG-30.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-30 will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-04-08 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $599 | $428 |