Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014
(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
- Launched November 2009

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was launched 4 years after the EX-G1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 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 concise highlight of how the SX400 IS grades versus the EX-G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-G1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-G1
SX400 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 58 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX400 IS
EX-G1 | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-G1
SX400 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-G1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS versus the EX-G1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-G1 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and EX-G1.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2009-11-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 2.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 313 grams (0.69 pounds) | 154 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 | 190 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-800 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $229 | $61 |