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Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released March 2012
  • Successor is Canon G1 X II
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon G1 X and Casio EX-H15, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is very well matched but the G1 X (1.5") and EX-H15 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was launched 2 years after the EX-H15 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G1 X grades against the EX-H15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Casio EX-H15

 G1 X EX-H15 
IntroducedMarch 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon G1 X

 EX-H15 G1 X 

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Casio EX-H15

 G1 X EX-H15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G1 X provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H15 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X against the EX-H15.

Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and EX-H15 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and EX-H15.

To sum up, both cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The G1 X features the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern G1 X should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
saves RAW files
more heavy than others in class (534g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X Sports photography features
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X Travel photography details
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (250 shots)
more heavy than others in class (534g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
60
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
65
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (534 grams)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot G1 XCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Casio Exilim EX-H15
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-03-29 2010-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Crop factor 1.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 534 grams (1.18 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 644 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $649 $300