Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony T90

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 6 years after the T90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the T90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and T90.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS should have an edge in sensor tech.