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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Launched October 2014
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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax W90 versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W90 was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the W90 scores versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Ricoh WG-30

 W90 WG-30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax W90

 WG-30 W90 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2010Newer by 56 months

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Ricoh WG-30

 W90 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax W90 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Pentax W90 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W90 versus the WG-30.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and WG-30.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged W90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
24
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W90
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W90 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Pentax W90 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Ricoh WG-30
 Pentax Optio W90Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio W90 Ricoh WG-30
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-24 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 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
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
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