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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was launched 3 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-10 scores vs the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh CX2

 WG-10 CX2 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Pentax WG-10

 CX2 WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh CX2

 WG-10 CX2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 and the CX2.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and CX2.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh CX2
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-10 Ricoh CX2
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-08-20
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $341