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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 13 months after the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Ricoh CX4

 WG-1 GPS CX4 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 CX4 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh CX4

 WG-1 GPS CX4 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with 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) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the CX4.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and CX4.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent WG-1 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
37
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh CX4
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSRicoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Ricoh CX4
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $211