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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax X90 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The X90 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X90 matches up versus the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh WG-20

 X90 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax X90

 WG-20 X90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-20

 X90 WG-20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X90 and the WG-20.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and WG-20 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and WG-20.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older X90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-20
 Pentax X90Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X90 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-L106 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $370