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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
Sony H90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony H90

 WG-30 H90 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh WG-30

 H90 WG-30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony H90

 WG-30 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony H90
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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