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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony S2000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was announced 4 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-20 grades vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony S2000

 WG-20 S2000 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S2000 WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony S2000

 WG-20 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-20 compared to the S2000.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony S2000
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $225