Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A7S
EX-G1 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-G1
A7S | EX-G1 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | November 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7S
EX-G1 | A7S | |||
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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).
See the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A7S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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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 |