Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony RX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RX100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-G1 scores versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 against the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and RX100.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.