Casio EX-G1 vs Sony S950

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony S950, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 10 months later than the S950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-G1 grades against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys external 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and S950.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-G1 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-G1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.