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Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was launched 3 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 130 grades vs the EX-G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Casio EX-G1

 ELPH 130 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2009More recent by 39 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon ELPH 130

 EX-G1 ELPH 130 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Casio EX-G1

 ELPH 130 EX-G1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 against the EX-G1.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and EX-G1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 130 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography information
Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography features
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (154g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Casio EX-G1
 Canon ELPH 130Casio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Casio Exilim EX-G1
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-11-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 154 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
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 190 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $61