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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A7S, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was launched 5 years prior to the A7S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-G1 scores versus the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A7S

 EX-G1 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-G1

 A7S EX-G1 
RevealedApril 2014November 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7S

 EX-G1 A7S 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the A7S.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and A7S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-G1 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony A7S
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (154 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than average (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (154 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
lighter than average (489g)
weather proof
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony A7S
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (154 grams)
34
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than average (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-11-18 2014-04-06
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 409600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic 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 lb) 489 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $61 $1,998