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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Released November 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 5 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX610 HS grades against the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX610 HS EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2009Fresher by 63 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-G1 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX610 HS EX-G1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the EX-G1.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and EX-G1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and EX-G1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (270 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-11-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 154 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 270 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $214 $61