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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 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 S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was revealed 3 years before the S6400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-G1 scores versus the S6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S6400

 EX-G1 S6400 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-G1

 S6400 EX-G1 
IntroducedAugust 2012November 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S6400

 EX-G1 S6400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the S6400.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and S6400 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and S6400.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Nikon S6400
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (154g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6400 Travel photography advice
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 CIPA)
heavier than competition (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (154g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S6400
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 160 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $61 $500