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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Released July 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the X90 matches up against the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 X90 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax X90

 WG-4 GPS X90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 X90 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 offers exterior 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-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the X90 against the WG-4 GPS.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and WG-4 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Pentax X90Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X90 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-07-06 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-L106 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $210