Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-10 was released 20 months later than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-10 grades versus the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh CX6
WG-10 | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | November 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax WG-10
CX6 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh CX6
WG-10 | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 versus the CX6.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and CX6.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer WG-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $595 |