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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Introduced April 2015
Casio EX-G1
(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
  • Revealed November 2009
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-G1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the XC10 (1") and EX-G1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The XC10 was introduced 5 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XC10 grades against the EX-G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-G1

 XC10 EX-G1 
RevealedApril 2015November 2009Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon XC10

 EX-G1 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-G1

 XC10 EX-G1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 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 XC10 and Casio EX-G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XC10 and the EX-G1.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-G1 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and EX-G1.

All in all, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XC10 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent XC10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports focus by touch
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography factors
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
43
supports focus by touch
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW support
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,040g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-G1
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-G1
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-04-08 2009-11-18
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 20000 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.40 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) 154 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 ID LP-E6N NP-800
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,599 $61