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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 versus Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 6 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the EX-G1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Casio EX-G1

 ELPH 180 EX-G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016November 2009Fresher by 75 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon ELPH 180

 EX-G1 ELPH 180 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-G1

 ELPH 180 EX-G1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 180 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has sizing of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 180 versus Casio EX-G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the EX-G1.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and EX-G1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 180 to give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging info
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Casio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Casio Exilim EX-G1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-11-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 154 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $61