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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 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 A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A380, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was launched 3 months after the A380 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-G1 scores versus the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A380

 EX-G1 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Casio EX-G1

 A380 EX-G1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A380

 EX-G1 A380 
AnnouncedNovember 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the A380.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and A380.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A380 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Sony A380 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
Sony A380 Street photography details
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony A380
23
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
53
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony A380
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A380
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-11-18 2009-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.34 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $61 $899