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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 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 CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 17 months prior to the CX3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-S12 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-S12

 CX3 EX-S12 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-S12 CX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the CX3.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and CX3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (111g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 ID NP-60 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $329