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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 14 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores vs the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh WG-80

 EX-S12 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Casio EX-S12

 WG-80 EX-S12 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2009More modern by 162 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-80

 EX-S12 WG-80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers 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) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the WG-80.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and WG-80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and WG-80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography information
28
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-80
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2022-05-19
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $300