Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
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Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax MX-1 versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WG-4 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe MX-1 was manufactured 7 months prior to the WG-4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the MX-1 scores against the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Ricoh WG-4
| MX-1 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Pentax MX-1
| WG-4 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | July 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh WG-4
| MX-1 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 offers external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Pentax MX-1 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the MX-1 against the WG-4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and WG-4 is 84 and 90 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and WG-4.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged MX-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
| Pentax MX-1 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax MX-1 | Ricoh WG-4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-07-01 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 391 gr (0.86 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 208 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 images | 240 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-Li-106 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $330 |