Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was introduced 14 months earlier than the HX90V making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 matches up versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 and the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 is going to be behind in sensor technology.