Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2000
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2000 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-4 GPS was revealed 4 years after the S2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony S2000
WG-4 GPS | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
S2000 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S2000
WG-4 GPS | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and S2000.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
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 | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | 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 | $210 | $225 |