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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 6 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-G1 grades versus the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony HX90V

 EX-G1 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Casio EX-G1

 HX90V EX-G1 
AnnouncedApril 2015November 2009More recent by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony HX90V

 EX-G1 HX90V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the HX90V.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and HX90V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (154g)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
23
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Sony HX90V Travel photography details
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
better than average battery (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Sony HX90V Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (154g)
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony HX90V
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-18 2015-04-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 - 360 pictures
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
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $61 $440