Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was brought out 22 months prior to the NEX-5N making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-G1 scores against the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 against the NEX-5N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and NEX-5N.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.