Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 4 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades vs the EX-G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-G1 has measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the EX-G1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-G1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and EX-G1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.