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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm S2000HD WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 WG-20 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm S2000HD WG-20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2000HD features outside dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the WG-20.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and WG-20 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and WG-20.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
38
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
23
great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
30
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
21
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-02-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $370