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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(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
Ricoh WG-30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh WG-30

 H90 WG-30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax H90

 WG-30 H90 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-30

 H90 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-30
 Pentax Optio H90Ricoh WG-30
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