Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 9 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 against the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WG-50.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.