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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was revealed 3 months after the CX6 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-2 scores against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Ricoh CX6

 WG-2 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax WG-2

 CX6 WG-2 
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh CX6

 WG-2 CX6 
ReleasedFebruary 2012November 2011Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-2 vs the CX6.

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and CX6.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax Optio WG-2Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Ricoh CX6
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection 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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $595