Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-3 GPS was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh WG-6
WG-3 GPS | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
WG-6 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Released | February 2018 | July 2013 | Newer by 55 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-6
WG-3 GPS | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the WG-6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WG-6.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh WG-6 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-07-19 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 pounds) | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 images | 340 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $350 | $271 |