Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
(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
- Released February 2014
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-3 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WG-4 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-3 matches up versus the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh WG-4
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Pentax WG-3
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-4
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Released | July 2013 | February 2014 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 against the WG-4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and WG-4.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-07-19 | 2014-02-05 |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $330 |