Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-10 was brought out 15 months before the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-10 scores versus the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh WG-30
| WG-10 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax WG-10
| WG-30 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2014 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-30
| WG-10 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should 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") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-10 against the WG-30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and WG-30.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh WG-30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-10-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $428 |