Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15
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Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Casio Exilim EX-H15. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Casio EX-H15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Casio EX-H15
G1 X | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | March 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon G1 X
EX-H15 | G1 X |
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Common features in the Canon G1 X and Casio EX-H15
G1 X | EX-H15 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Canon G1 X and Casio EX-H15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | |
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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 |