Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-S12 matches up against the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 versus the WG-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and WG-20.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.