Canon G1 X vs Casio EX-S200

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon G1 X and Casio EX-S200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is very comparable but the G1 X (1.5") and EX-S200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was released 21 months later than the EX-S200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G1 X matches up against the EX-S200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Casio Exilim EX-S200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X features 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-S200 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X compared to the EX-S200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and EX-S200 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and EX-S200.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The G1 X comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The younger G1 X provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.