Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H90
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-4 GPS was brought out 24 months after the H90 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony H90
WG-4 GPS | H90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
H90 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony H90
WG-4 GPS | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the H90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and H90.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-4 GPS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H90 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 240 photographs | 290 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $210 | $230 |