Canon 6D vs Casio EX-G1

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 6D versus Casio EX-G1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and EX-G1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 6D was launched 3 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 6D grades against the EX-G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D offers outer dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Casio EX-G1 has measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon 6D versus Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D and the EX-G1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and EX-G1 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and EX-G1.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 6D will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 6D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.