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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Released November 2009
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-G1 versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-G1 was introduced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-G1 grades against the Fujifilm XQ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-G1 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-G1

 Fujifilm XQ1 EX-G1 
IntroducedNovember 2013November 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-G1 Fujifilm XQ1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account 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") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 versus Fujifilm XQ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the Fujifilm XQ1.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
manual focus
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (154 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography details
23
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography advice
54
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery (240 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (154 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (206g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Fujifilm XQ1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $61 $500