Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony H90

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was manufactured 24 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 scores vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 versus the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.