Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S90 scores versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S90 versus the WG-30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.