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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

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
  • Released November 2009
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 11 months later than the EX-Z400 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the EX-Z400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-G1 EX-Z400 
ReleasedNovember 2009January 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-Z400 EX-G1 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-G1 EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 versus the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and EX-Z400 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and EX-Z400.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-G1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (154 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others (154 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-800 NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $61 $0