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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The E90 was unveiled 9 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E90 scores vs the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Ricoh WG-6

 E90 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax E90

 WG-6 E90 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 98 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-6

 E90 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E90 versus the WG-6.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and WG-6.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Pentax E90 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Ricoh WG-6
 Pentax Optio E90Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-25 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $271