Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA
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77 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed July 2018

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-G1 was released 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony RX100 VA
EX-G1 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Casio EX-G1
RX100 VA | EX-G1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 105 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony RX100 VA
EX-G1 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the RX100 VA.
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Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and RX100 VA.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-11-18 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 lbs) | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-800 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $61 | $998 |