Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
(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 February 2020
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-S12 was revealed 12 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh WG-70
| EX-S12 | WG-70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-S12
| WG-70 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2020 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 134 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-70
| EX-S12 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 and the WG-70.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and WG-70.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Ricoh WG-70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2020-02-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
| 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $280 |