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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was revealed 5 years before the A7R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-G1 matches up against the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A7R

 EX-G1 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Casio EX-G1

 A7R EX-G1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7R

 EX-G1 A7R 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got external 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) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 versus the A7R.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A7R is 94 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and A7R.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will show greater detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
84
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than others (465 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R Sports photography advice
23
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others (465 grams)
weather sealing
excellent megapixels (36MP)
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (154g)
36
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than others (465 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7R
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-11-18 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery format - 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $61 $1,898