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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 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
  • Released October 2014
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony T90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was manufactured 5 years later than the T90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-30W matches up versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony T90

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

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 T90 WG-30W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony T90

 WG-30W T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W against the T90.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and T90.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

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

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Sony T90
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (148g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony T90
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-30W 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
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 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $259