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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 2 years later than the H90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony H90

 WG-5 GPS H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 H90 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H90

 WG-5 GPS H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the H90.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-5 GPS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Street photography with Sony H90
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
69
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (236g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony H90
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 290 photos
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $230