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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 6 months before the EX-G1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX200 IS matches up against the EX-G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX200 IS EX-G1 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-G1 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX200 IS EX-G1 
AnnouncedMay 2009November 2009Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS and the EX-G1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and EX-G1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and EX-G1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-G1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (247 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-11-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 154g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $61