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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was introduced 5 years after the T90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-M1 scores versus the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony T90

 WG-M1 T90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2009Newer by 68 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 T90 WG-M1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T90

 WG-M1 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 vs the T90.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and T90.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
38
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
64
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
35
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony T90
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T90
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-12 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $2,000 $259