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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh CX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 2 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS grades vs the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Ricoh CX1

 WG-1 GPS CX1 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 CX1 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh CX1

 WG-1 GPS CX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the CX1.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and CX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-1 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSRicoh CX1
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Ricoh CX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $299