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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced November 2009
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 4 months after the EX-Z450 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores against the EX-Z450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-G1 EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-Z450 EX-G1 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z450

 EX-G1 EX-Z450 
RevealedNovember 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the EX-Z450.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and EX-Z450 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and EX-Z450.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
53
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
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environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
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environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
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wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z450
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2009-08-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" 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 model NP-800 NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $61 $229