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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H90 scores versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 H90 WG-30W 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Pentax H90

 WG-30W H90 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-30W

 H90 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the H90 against the WG-30W.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax H90
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax H90
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Pentax H90 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Pentax Optio H90Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-25 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $280