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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 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 NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-G1 scores versus the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony NEX-7

 EX-G1 NEX-7 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Casio EX-G1

 NEX-7 EX-G1 
AnnouncedDecember 2011November 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony NEX-7

 EX-G1 NEX-7 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 against the NEX-7.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and NEX-7 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and NEX-7.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-7 will render greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Street photography highlights
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (154g)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography features
23
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery power (430 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (430 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (154g)
35
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony NEX-7
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-18 2011-12-13
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 400 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life - 430 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $61 $699