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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was announced 4 years after the S2100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 scores against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony S2100

 WG-4 S2100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 S2100 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony S2100

 WG-4 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony S2100 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).

Compare the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 against the S2100.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Sony S2100
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Sony S2100
72
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (240 shots)
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony S2100
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 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 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 230g (0.51 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 pictures -
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $330 $0