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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Announced November 2009
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR800, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-G1 matches up against the EX-ZR800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-G1 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-ZR800 EX-G1 
IntroducedAugust 2013November 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-G1 EX-ZR800 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the EX-ZR800.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and EX-ZR800 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and EX-ZR800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
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weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
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weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
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wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-18 2013-08-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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),
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs
Battery form - 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 One One
Pricing at launch $61 $429