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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh CX3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh CX3

 WG-3 GPS CX3 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2010More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 CX3 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh CX3

 WG-3 GPS CX3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the CX3.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and CX3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (238 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
69
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (238g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition (206g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (238g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh CX3
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh CX3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 240 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $329