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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 4 years after the S2100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-30W scores vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony S2100

 WG-30W S2100 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S2100 WG-30W 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony S2100

 WG-30W S2100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W vs the S2100.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and S2100.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Sony S2100
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony S2100
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-10-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $0