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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 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-6 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was released 2 years after the HX90V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-6 scores vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony HX90V

 WG-6 HX90V 
LaunchedFebruary 2018April 2015Newer by 35 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Ricoh WG-6

 HX90V WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX90V

 WG-6 HX90V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 versus the HX90V.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and HX90V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Sony HX90V
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX90V
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-21 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $271 $440