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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 6 years before the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

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

 EX-S12 WG-4 GPS 

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

 WG-4 GPS EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

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

 EX-S12 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 vs the WG-4 GPS.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (235g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
25
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (235 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-02-05
Physical type 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical 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 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 life - 240 images
Style of battery - 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
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $210