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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Launched November 2009
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-G1 versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was manufactured very close to the EX-Z550 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores against the EX-Z550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-G1 EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-Z550 EX-G1 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-G1 EX-Z550 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z550 has proportions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 versus Casio EX-Z550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 against the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and EX-Z550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and EX-Z550.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z550 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
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you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
53
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (154g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
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environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
54
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
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wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (154g)
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $61 $149