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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Old Model is Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A7S III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 11 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A7S III

 EX-G1 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Casio EX-G1

 A7S III EX-G1 
LaunchedJuly 2020November 2009More modern by 129 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7S III

 EX-G1 A7S III 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 against the A7S III.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and A7S III is 94 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and A7S III.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Sony A7S III Street photography information
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Sony A7S III Sports photography details
23
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (600 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery power (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
selfie friendly display
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony A7S III Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A7S III
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-11-18 2020-07-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest 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 Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 699 grams (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 NP-FZ100
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 media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $61 $3,499