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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 S200 vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon S200 and Casio EX-G1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-G1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The S200 was unveiled 4 years after the EX-G1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S200 grades versus the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-G1

 S200 EX-G1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014November 2009More modern by 52 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon S200

 EX-G1 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-G1

 S200 EX-G1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 and Casio EX-G1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the EX-G1.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and EX-G1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and EX-G1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-G1 will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Casio EX-G1
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography information
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
64
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging information
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (154g)
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot S200Casio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Casio Exilim EX-G1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-21 2009-11-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lb) 154 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $293 $61