Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony HX90V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 6 months before the HX90V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-30 scores against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30 against the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX90V to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.