Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30
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35 Features
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Pentax H90 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe H90 was released 5 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H90 scores against the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh WG-30
H90 | WG-30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax H90
WG-30 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 57 months |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-30
H90 | WG-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax H90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Pentax H90 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the H90 and the WG-30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and WG-30.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio H90 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $428 |