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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 3 years prior to the CX6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-S12 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-S12

 CX6 EX-S12 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 34 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-S12 CX6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 against the CX6.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and CX6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-S12 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 model NP-60 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $595