Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-G1
SX1 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 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 | |||
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Introduced | November 2009 | March 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-G1
SX1 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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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 |