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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
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
  • Introduced November 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 7 months prior to the EX-G1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up against the EX-G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX1 IS EX-G1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-G1 SX1 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2009March 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX1 IS EX-G1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS against the EX-G1.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and EX-G1 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and EX-G1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-G1 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-G1
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
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environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
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wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-27 2009-11-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 pounds) 154g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $61