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Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
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
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and EX-G1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 80D was launched 6 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 80D scores against the EX-G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Casio EX-G1

 80D EX-G1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016November 2009More recent by 77 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon 80D

 EX-G1 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Casio EX-G1

 80D EX-G1 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D features outside dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 80D against the EX-G1.

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and EX-G1 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and EX-G1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 80D due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 80D will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 80D should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography features
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography information
Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
69
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 80D
Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography features
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
76
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (154 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography details
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging advice
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others (154 grams)
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Canon 80D vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Casio EX-G1
 Canon EOS 80DCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS 80D Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2016-02-18 2009-11-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 154 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,199 $61