Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-G1
SX200 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX200 IS
EX-G1 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-G1
SX200 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | ![]() | November 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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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 |