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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Released November 2009
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was announced 6 years before the S6900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-G1 matches up against the S6900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S6900

 EX-G1 S6900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Casio EX-G1

 S6900 EX-G1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S6900

 EX-G1 S6900 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S6900 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S6900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 versus the S6900.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and S6900 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and S6900.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Nikon S6900
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (154g)
62
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Sports photography highlights
23
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (154g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
more heavy than average (181 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Nikon S6900 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
70
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (181 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S6900
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 181 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 - 180 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $61 $190