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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Announced August 2010
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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was unveiled 6 months after the CX4 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-1 scores versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Ricoh CX4

 WG-1 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax WG-1

 CX4 WG-1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh CX4

 WG-1 CX4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2010Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 against the CX4.

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 and CX4.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
41
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh CX4
 Pentax Optio WG-1Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 Ricoh CX4
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 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
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $211