Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony S2000

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.