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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TX20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-G1 grades vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony TX20

 EX-G1 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-G1

 TX20 EX-G1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012November 2009Newer by 27 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX20

 EX-G1 TX20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 and the TX20.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and TX20.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Sony TX20 Street photography factors
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony TX20
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony TX20 Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Sony TX20 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $61 $330