Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh CX2
WG-10 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Pentax WG-10
CX2 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh CX2
WG-10 | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |