Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony S2100
WG-4 GPS | S2100 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
S2100 | WG-4 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony S2100
WG-4 GPS | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |