Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-30

Here is a in depth analysis of the Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X90 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X90 grades against the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X90 compared to the WG-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and WG-30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.