Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj
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93 Imaging
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27 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Nikon S1100pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S1100pj
EX-G1 | S1100pj | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Casio EX-G1
S1100pj | EX-G1 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | November 2009 | More modern by 9 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S1100pj
EX-G1 | S1100pj | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | |
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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 |