Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony T90

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.