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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Casio. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 3 years prior to the EX-ZR1000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 grades versus the EX-ZR1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-G1 EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-ZR1000 EX-G1 
IntroducedSeptember 2012November 2009More recent by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-G1 EX-ZR1000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 vs the EX-ZR1000.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and EX-ZR1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and EX-ZR1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (154g)
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
23
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
54
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (154 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-18 2012-09-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 255 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life - 470 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $61 $572