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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh WG-50

 EX-S12 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Casio EX-S12

 WG-50 EX-S12 
RevealedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 101 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-50

 EX-S12 WG-50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (111g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
28
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-50
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2017-05-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
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, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $280