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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 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 CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 19 months prior to the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 grades vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-S12 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-S12

 CX4 EX-S12 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-S12 CX4 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 against the CX4.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and CX4.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-S12 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface 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 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
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 distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $211