Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was launched 9 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-G1 grades against the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has external dimensions 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 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 against the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and RX100 VI.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.