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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
Ricoh CX6
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh CX6

 WG-10 CX6 
RevealedJune 2013November 2011More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax WG-10

 CX6 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh CX6

 WG-10 CX6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh CX6
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