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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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-M1 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-M1 was launched 4 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-M1 scores against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony S2000

 WG-M1 S2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S2000 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony S2000

 WG-M1 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outside dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the S2000.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and S2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (800)
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
64
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony S2000
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony S2000
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1s
Max shutter speed - 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 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 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,000 $225