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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
Sony S2100
(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-M1 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony S2100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was introduced 4 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony S2100

 WG-M1 S2100 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S2100 WG-M1 
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony S2100

 WG-M1 S2100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications 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-M1 versus Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the S2100.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and S2100.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
30
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sony S2100
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Sony S2100
38
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sony S2100
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony S2100
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.42 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $2,000 $0