Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
- Revealed 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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched May 2017
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Below is a complete review of the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-10 scores vs the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh WG-50
| WG-10 | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Pentax WG-10
| WG-50 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 47 months |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-50
| WG-10 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 compared to the WG-50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and WG-50.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh WG-50 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2017-05-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 0.7 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | On, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
| 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 type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $280 |