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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Announced November 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 10 months after the EX-G1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores vs the EX-G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX130 IS EX-G1 
AnnouncedAugust 2010November 2009Newer by 10 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-G1 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX130 IS EX-G1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has specifications of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the EX-G1.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-G1 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and EX-G1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX130 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
61
lighter than others (308 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2009-11-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 154 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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