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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Launched November 2009
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A7 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was announced 6 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 grades versus the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A7 II

 EX-G1 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Casio EX-G1

 A7 II EX-G1 
ReleasedNovember 2014November 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7 II

 EX-G1 A7 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with 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 Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 vs the A7 II.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A7 II is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and A7 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 II will produce extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 II Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (154g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
environment proof
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 II Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 II Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7 II
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-18 2014-11-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $61 $1,456