Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-S12 grades versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh WG-M1
EX-S12 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-S12
WG-M1 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 69 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-M1
EX-S12 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 and the WG-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and WG-M1.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | (1×) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 1.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
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 | - | 350 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $2,000 |