Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100
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Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
- Announced September 2015
- Replacement is Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2014
Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the G5 X (1") and EX-100 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G5 X was released 20 months after the EX-100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G5 X matches up versus the EX-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Casio Exilim EX-100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Casio EX-100
G5 X | EX-100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2015 | February 2014 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon G5 X
EX-100 | G5 X | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon G5 X and Casio EX-100
G5 X | EX-100 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X provides external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G5 X and the EX-100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and EX-100 is 85 and 83 respectively.
Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and EX-100.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G5 X will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher G5 X will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G5 X vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot G5 X | Casio Exilim EX-100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-09-11 | 2014-02-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/20000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 353g (0.78 lb) | 389g (0.86 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 471 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 390 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $799 | $572 |