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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was announced 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh CX1

 WG-3 GPS CX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2009Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 CX1 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh CX1

 WG-3 GPS CX1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the CX1.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and CX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (238g)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
69
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
59
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh CX1
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh CX1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-19 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $299