Ricoh

Ricoh WG-90

Budget rugged compact waterproof to 14m without a housing, with a 5x optical zoom that most dive-ready cameras skip.

Dive-ready without housing

Rated waterproof to 14m on its own. No separate housing required for recreational depths within that rating.

Ricoh WG-90
2.4Comparison Score
$329.95
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Released2023
Typeunderwater compact
Resolution16 MP
Max video1080p
Sensor size1/2.3"
Native waterproof14m
StabilizationNo
RAW supportNo
Housing depth rating—
Housing material—
Weight216g
Pros
  • 5x optical zoom is unusual on a waterproof compact; most dive cameras (including the TG-7) rely on digital zoom or a fixed wide lens instead
  • Lowest price of the dedicated underwater compacts covered here, positioned as an entry point rather than a serious video rig
  • Rugged beyond just waterproofing, with shockproofing to 1.6m drops and a freeze rating to -10°C, useful for boat-deck handling as much as diving
Cons
  • No confirmed current Amazon US listing at a stable price; check Ricoh's own store or a camera retailer for current availability
  • Full HD 1080p video ceiling is well behind the 4K standard on every other camera in this category
  • No RAW support and no image stabilization, so handheld video and low-light shots lean entirely on the sensor and processing with no compensation

The Ricoh WG-90 is a budget-oriented rugged compact, waterproof to 14m with no housing, that leads with a 5x optical zoom most dive-ready cameras don’t offer at all. It’s the least expensive dedicated underwater camera covered here, and its spec sheet (16MP, 1080p video, no RAW, no stabilization) reflects that positioning: it’s built as an accessible point-and-shoot for snorkeling and shallow diving rather than a serious video or photography tool. Divers who want 4K video, RAW files, or in-camera stabilization should look at the TG-7 or a SeaLife camera instead.