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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
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
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 6 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX620 HS grades vs the EX-G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX620 HS EX-G1 
LaunchedMay 2016November 2009More recent by 79 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-G1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX620 HS EX-G1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the EX-G1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and EX-G1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and EX-G1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-05-10 2009-11-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 154 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $279 $61