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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 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 SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Casio EX-G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS grades versus the EX-G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX260 HS EX-G1 
AnnouncedJune 2012November 2009More recent by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-G1 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX260 HS EX-G1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS against the EX-G1.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-G1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and EX-G1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX260 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
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has manual focus
provides face detect focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (231g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (231g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (231 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-06-04 2009-11-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 154g (0.34 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots -
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $61