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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX 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 PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the PX which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh PX

 EX-S12 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Casio EX-S12

 PX EX-S12 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh PX

 EX-S12 PX 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys external 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 PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 vs the PX.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and PX.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Ricoh PX Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh PX
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $329