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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 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 CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 3 months before the CX6 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS scores versus the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Ricoh CX6

 WG-1 GPS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 CX6 WG-1 GPS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh CX6

 WG-1 GPS CX6 
ReleasedAugust 2011November 2011Similar age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the CX6.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and CX6.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
71
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSRicoh CX6
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Ricoh CX6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-100
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $595