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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-6 was launched 6 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-6 scores against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony H90

 WG-6 H90 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh WG-6

 H90 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H90

 WG-6 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications 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-6 versus Sony H90 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 depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-6 against the H90.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (246g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Sony H90
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (246g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H90
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" 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 340 photographs 290 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $271 $230