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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Launched November 2009
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 9 months prior to the S1100pj which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-G1 matches up against the S1100pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S1100pj

 EX-G1 S1100pj 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Casio EX-G1

 S1100pj EX-G1 
LaunchedAugust 2010November 2009More modern by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1100pj

 EX-G1 S1100pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S1100pj has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1100pj in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 vs the S1100pj.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and S1100pj is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and S1100pj.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S1100pj to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (154g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography highlights
23
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
54
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography advice
31
focusing manually
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (154g)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1100pj
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-800 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $61 $399