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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 7 months after the EX-G1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX210 IS matches up against the EX-G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX210 IS EX-G1 
IntroducedJune 2010November 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-G1 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX210 IS EX-G1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS versus the EX-G1.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and EX-G1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and EX-G1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (154g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) 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
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 154 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 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 NB-5L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $226 $61