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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was launched 4 months later than the TX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-G1 matches up against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony TX1

 EX-G1 TX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-G1

 TX1 EX-G1 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX1

 EX-G1 TX1 
AnnouncedNovember 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys exterior 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the TX1.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-G1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (154g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony TX1
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (154 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (154 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $61 $350