Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon S95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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Casio Exilim EX-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery & Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-G1
S100 | EX-G1 | |||
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Released | December 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon S100
EX-G1 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-G1
S100 | EX-G1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $429 | $61 |