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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
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
  • Released November 2009
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and EX-G1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The S100 was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S100 grades versus the EX-G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-G1

 S100 EX-G1 
ReleasedDecember 2011November 2009More recent by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon S100

 EX-G1 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-G1

 S100 EX-G1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S100 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has sizing of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 versus the EX-G1.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and EX-G1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and EX-G1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S100 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent S100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography info
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S100
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging details
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (154g)
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot S100Casio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Casio Exilim EX-G1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-12-22 2009-11-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 154g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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