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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-G1 and Sony HX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was announced 7 months after the HX1 so 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 HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-G1 grades against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony HX1

 EX-G1 HX1 
AnnouncedNovember 2009April 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Casio EX-G1

 HX1 EX-G1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony HX1

 EX-G1 HX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the HX1.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and HX1.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-G1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger EX-G1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX1 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony HX1
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (154g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony HX1
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (154g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
48
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
39
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (154 grams)
22
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony HX1
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-18 2009-04-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 544 gr (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $61 $47,999