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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Launched July 2013
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 21 months after the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh CX6

 WG-3 GPS CX6 
ReleasedJuly 2013November 2011Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 CX6 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh CX6

 WG-3 GPS CX6 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the CX6.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and CX6.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (238g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
69
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (238g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (240 shots)
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (238g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh CX6
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh CX6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-19 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-100
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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $595