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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-S12 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-S12

 WG-M1 EX-S12 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2009Fresher by 69 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-S12 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
35
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh WG-M1
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