Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X90 was announced 10 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X90 grades vs the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Ricoh WG-70
X90 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax X90
WG-70 | X90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | July 2010 | More modern by 116 months |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Ricoh WG-70
X90 | WG-70 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X90 provides outside 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-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Pentax X90 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X90 and the WG-70.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and WG-70 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and WG-70.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax X90 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Pentax X90 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax X90 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | On, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-L106 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $280 |