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Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 8 years after the S2000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G900 grades vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony S2000

 G900 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh G900

 S2000 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony S2000

 G900 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G900 vs the S2000.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and S2000.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to show more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger G900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (247g)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony S2000
70
great battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony S2000
 Ricoh G900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 340 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $752 $225