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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 6 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 grades versus the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh WG-4

 EX-S12 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Casio EX-S12

 WG-4 EX-S12 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-4

 EX-S12 WG-4 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the WG-4.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and WG-4.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $330