Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony S2100
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
(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
- Revealed January 2010
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Below, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony S2100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-70 was manufactured 10 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-70 matches up vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony S2100
| WG-70 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2020 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 123 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh WG-70
| S2100 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony S2100
| WG-70 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S2100 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).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 versus the S2100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and S2100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-70 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2020-02-04 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $0 |