Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony S2000
WG-50 | S2000 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 90 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh WG-50
S2000 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony S2000
WG-50 | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |