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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony RX100 VA
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony RX100 VA

 EX-G1 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Casio EX-G1

 RX100 VA EX-G1 
RevealedJuly 2018November 2009More recent by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony RX100 VA

 EX-G1 RX100 VA 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (299g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography info
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
lighter than competition (299 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
31
manual focus
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (154g)
81
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony RX100 VA
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
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