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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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-50 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was introduced 7 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-50 matches up vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony S2000

 WG-50 S2000 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010Fresher by 90 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S2000 WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony S2000

 WG-50 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S2000 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).

Compare the Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-50 and the S2000.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and S2000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Sony S2000
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony S2000
 Ricoh WG-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $225