Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100
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![Ricoh WG-5 GPS front Ricoh WG-5 GPS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100/Sony-S2100-front.jpg)
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 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
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
(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
- Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony S2100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The WG-5 GPS was announced 5 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Sony S2100
WG-5 GPS | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
S2100 | WG-5 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony S2100
WG-5 GPS | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the S2100.
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 size comparison Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and S2100.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236g (0.52 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $500 | $0 |