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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was revealed 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-30W matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony H90

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

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 H90 WG-30W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H90

 WG-30W H90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W versus the H90.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and H90.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger WG-30W provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony H90
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Sony H90
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H90
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
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 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 290 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Retail cost $280 $230