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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 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 a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Renewed by Sony a5100
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-G1 and Sony a5000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was brought out 5 years before the a5000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony a5000

 EX-G1 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Casio EX-G1

 a5000 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2009More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony a5000

 EX-G1 a5000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features outer 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-G1 and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the a5000.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and a5000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and a5000.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a5000 will offer extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Sony a5000 Street photography info
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (154 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Sony a5000 Sports photography features
23
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
59
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (420 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Sony a5000 Travel photography details
54
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (154 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
78
great battery pack (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5000 Landscape photography highlights
31
has manual focus
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
Sony a5000 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (154g)
32
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony a5000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-18 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $61 $448