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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 4 years after the S2100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony S2100

 WG-4 GPS S2100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S2100 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S2100

 WG-4 GPS S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the S2100.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sony S2100
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (240 shots)
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S2100
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 235g (0.52 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 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 240 images -
Style of battery 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 1 1
Launch pricing $210 $0