Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm SL300

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm SL300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm SL300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 against the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and Fujifilm SL300 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and Fujifilm SL300.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.