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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 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
  • Revealed November 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 2 years after the EX-G1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the EX-G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX150 IS EX-G1 
RevealedMay 2012November 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-G1 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX150 IS EX-G1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the EX-G1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and EX-G1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and EX-G1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
64
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (154g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2009-11-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
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 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 life 130 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $61