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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 February 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was announced 6 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up against the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm S2000HD WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 WG-4 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm S2000HD WG-4 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD features outer measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the WG-4.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and WG-4 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and WG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
23
great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
30
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging features
21
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDRicoh WG-4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $330