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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 8 years after the H90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-70 grades vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony H90

 WG-70 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2012More modern by 97 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh WG-70

 H90 WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H90

 WG-70 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 and the H90.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and H90.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony H90
50
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Sony H90
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Sony H90
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H90
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-04 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $230