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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was launched 4 years after the S2000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-30 scores vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony S2000

 WG-30 S2000 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh WG-30

 S2000 WG-30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony S2000

 WG-30 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 features outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 against the S2000.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and S2000.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger WG-30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Sony S2000
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony S2000
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-10-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $428 $225