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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was released 4 years earlier than the RX1R which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-G1 matches up against the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony RX1R

 EX-G1 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Casio EX-G1

 RX1R EX-G1 
AnnouncedJune 2013November 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony RX1R

 EX-G1 RX1R 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 vs the RX1R.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and RX1R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
81
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (154g)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
23
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R Landscape photography highlights
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony RX1R
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2013-06-26
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $61 $2,798