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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was launched 6 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-G1 grades vs the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-G1 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio EX-G1

 Fujifilm XQ2 EX-G1 
RevealedJanuary 2015November 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-G1 Fujifilm XQ2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 offers external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ2 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 and the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
53
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (154g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
23
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (154 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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great battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (154 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (206 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Fujifilm XQ2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-18 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
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 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 - 240 shots
Style 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
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $61 $299