Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-2 GPS was manufactured 18 months later than the CX4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-2 GPS scores versus the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Ricoh CX4
WG-2 GPS | CX4 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
CX4 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh CX4
WG-2 GPS | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys outer measurements 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 CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the CX4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and CX4.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-2 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 59 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 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $211 |