Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony HX90V
EX-G1 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Casio EX-G1
HX90V | EX-G1 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | November 2009 | More recent by 65 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony HX90V
EX-G1 | HX90V | |||
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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).
Check the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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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 |