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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 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 SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 8 months after the EX-G1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX20 IS grades vs the EX-G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX20 IS EX-G1 
RevealedJuly 2010November 2009More modern by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-G1 SX20 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX20 IS EX-G1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has specifications of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-G1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX20 IS against the EX-G1.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and EX-G1 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and EX-G1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX20 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (154 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
50
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (154g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-11-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 2.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 154 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 model 4 x AA NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $61