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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 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
  • Released October 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
  • Released February 2009
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony T90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was manufactured 5 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30 scores against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony T90

 WG-30 T90 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2009More recent by 69 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh WG-30

 T90 WG-30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony T90

 WG-30 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 and the T90.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and T90.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others (148g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony T90
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-10-09 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $428 $259