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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was announced 9 years after the T90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-6 grades versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony T90

 WG-6 T90 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2009Newer by 110 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh WG-6

 T90 WG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T90

 WG-6 T90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with external 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) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-6 vs the T90.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and T90.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger WG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Sony T90
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (246g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Sony T90
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (246g)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others (148g)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T90
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $271 $259