Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced June 2013
Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S01 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") feature different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-G1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S01 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-G1 scores against the S01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Nikon Coolpix S01. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Nikon S01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S01
EX-G1 | S01 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Casio EX-G1
S01 | EX-G1 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | November 2009 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S01
EX-G1 | S01 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 provides 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) while the Nikon S01 has proportions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the S01.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and S01 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and S01.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-G1 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S01 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Nikon Coolpix S01 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Nikon Coolpix S01 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-11-18 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.9" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 18.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m | 1.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154g (0.34 pounds) | 96g (0.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 190 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-800 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | - |
Cost at release | $61 | $170 |