Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax E90 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E90 was announced 5 years prior to the WG-4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E90 grades versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Ricoh WG-4
E90 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Pentax E90
WG-4 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-4
E90 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax E90 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E90 compared to the WG-4.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and WG-4.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older E90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio E90 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 6cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $100 | $330 |