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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 7 years before the HX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-G1 scores against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony HX80

 EX-G1 HX80 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-G1

 HX80 EX-G1 
ReleasedMarch 2016November 2009More modern by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony HX80

 EX-G1 HX80 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 offers physical measurements 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 and the HX80.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and HX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony HX80
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
great battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX80 Landscape photography advice
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Sony HX80 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (154g)
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-18 2016-03-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $61 $368