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Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-100 versus Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 5 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-100 grades vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony G3

 EX-100 G3 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-100

 G3 EX-100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony G3

 EX-100 G3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 versus the G3.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and G3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Sony G3
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Sony G3
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Sony G3
63
great battery life (390 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 390 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $572 $200