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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-3 scores vs the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh CX4

 WG-3 CX4 
LaunchedJuly 2013August 2010More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Pentax WG-3

 CX4 WG-3 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh CX4

 WG-3 CX4 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 versus the CX4.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and CX4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and CX4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
72
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (240 shots)
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh CX4
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 Ricoh CX4
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-19 2010-08-19
Body design 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 photographs -
Type of battery 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/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $211