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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 5 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-20 matches up against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony T90

 WG-20 T90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh WG-20

 T90 WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony T90

 WG-20 T90 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 compared to the T90.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and T90.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger WG-20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Sony T90
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony T90
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 260 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $370 $259