Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX6

Here is a thorough analysis of the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was announced 21 months later than the CX6 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-3 grades vs the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 and the CX6.

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

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.