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Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
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Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D X II
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
  • Announced November 2009
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Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon 1D X III and Casio EX-G1, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and EX-G1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X III was announced 10 years after the EX-G1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1D X III matches up vs the EX-G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Casio EX-G1

 1D X III EX-G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020November 2009Newer by 124 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon 1D X III

 EX-G1 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Casio EX-G1

 1D X III EX-G1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III features exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X III and Casio EX-G1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D X III against the EX-G1.

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and EX-G1 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X III and EX-G1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X III will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 1D X III will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography information
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
84
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography details
Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
62
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X III Sports photography information
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (2,850 shots)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III Travel photography details
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
66
good battery pack (2,850 CIPA)
environment proof
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography info
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (2,850 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X III Vlogging details
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
30
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (5472 x 2886 pxls)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (154g)
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Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Casio EX-G1
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIICasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Casio Exilim EX-G1
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-01-07 2009-11-18
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 819200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 191 -
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5472x2886 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440 grams (3.17 lb) 154 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2850 pictures -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery model - NP-800
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual CFexpress type B microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $6,499 $61