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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 7 months before the CX2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 matches up against the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-S12 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-S12

 CX2 EX-S12 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-S12 CX2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 against the CX2.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and CX2.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to show more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (185g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 model NP-60 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $119 $341