Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh CX3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The WG-2 GPS was revealed 21 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Ricoh CX3
WG-2 GPS | CX3 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
CX3 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh CX3
WG-2 GPS | CX3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the CX3.
![Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-vs-Ricoh-CX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.
![Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-vs-Ricoh-CX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and CX3.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WG-2 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-vs-Ricoh-CX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-vs-Ricoh-CX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $329 |