Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
- Launched February 2012
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-10 was unveiled 17 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-10 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
WG-10 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Pentax WG-10
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
WG-10 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-10 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 180 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") |
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 images | 400 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $871 |