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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 10 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony T900

 EX-G1 T900 
AnnouncedNovember 2009February 2009More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-G1

 T900 EX-G1 
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony T900

 EX-G1 T900 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 against the T900.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and T900.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-G1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony T900
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony T900
23
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony T900
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (154g)
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touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-18 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-800 -
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 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $61 $300