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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Announced November 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX240 HS scores against the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX240 HS EX-G1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2009More recent by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-G1 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX240 HS EX-G1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 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).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the EX-G1.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and EX-G1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and EX-G1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (224 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (154g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-11-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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