Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-30 was revealed 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-30 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony H90
WG-30 | H90 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh WG-30
H90 | WG-30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony H90
WG-30 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 vs the H90.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and H90.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 290 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $428 | $230 |