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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 5 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony T90

 WG-4 GPS T90 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 T90 WG-4 GPS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony T90

 WG-4 GPS T90 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the T90.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and T90.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony T90
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony T90
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (235g)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony T90
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) 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
Cost at release $210 $259