Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony S2100

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 4 years after the S2100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-30 grades versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 against the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and S2100.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.