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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 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 A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A6000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was launched 5 years earlier than the A6000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A6000

 EX-G1 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-G1

 A6000 EX-G1 
RevealedApril 2014November 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A6000

 EX-G1 A6000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the A6000.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and A6000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and A6000.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6000 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony A6000
23
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Sony A6000 Travel photography information
54
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
77
lighter than average in class (344g)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
Sony A6000 Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony A6000
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
33
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (344g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A6000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-11-18 2014-04-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $61 $548