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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sony S2000
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was released 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-4 grades against the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony S2000

 WG-4 S2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S2000 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony S2000

 WG-4 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 versus the S2000.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and S2000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
72
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (240 per charge)
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony S2000
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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)
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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 167 gr (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 photos -
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 One One
Retail cost $330 $225