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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR400, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 4 years before the EX-ZR400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores vs the EX-ZR400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-G1 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-ZR400 EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-G1 EX-ZR400 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got external 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-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and EX-ZR400 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and EX-ZR400.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (154g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
23
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
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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)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-18 2013-01-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 500 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $61 $0