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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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-80 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was launched 10 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-80 grades vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Sony H90

 WG-80 H90 
RevealedMay 2022February 2012Fresher by 125 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh WG-80

 H90 WG-80 
Display sizing3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony H90

 WG-80 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-80 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-80 compared to the H90.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-80 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-80 and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-80 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
55
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
Travel photography with Sony H90
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
Vlogging with Sony H90
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony H90
 Ricoh WG-80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2022-05-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.70" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 gr (0.43 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
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 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 300 photos 290 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $230