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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A3000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was launched 4 years before the A3000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-G1 scores against the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A3000

 EX-G1 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-G1

 A3000 EX-G1 
IntroducedAugust 2013November 2009More modern by 45 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A3000

 EX-G1 A3000 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the A3000.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and A3000.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A3000 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Sony A3000 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (154g)
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
23
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony A3000
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (154g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
better than average battery (470 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (154 grams)
26
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-18 2013-08-27
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $61 $398