Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H90

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was launched 24 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-20 scores vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 versus the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and H90.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.