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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
16 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was manufactured around the same time to the TX7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony TX7

          

          

            
 EX-G1 TX7 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-G1

          

          

            
 TX7 EX-G1 
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX7

          

          

            
 EX-G1 TX7 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 versus the TX7.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and TX7.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-G1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

            Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.4")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
53
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (154g)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.4")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
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 environment proof
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.4")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Sony TX7 Travel photography features
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 environment proof
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (154g)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 provides focus by touch
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (149g)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.5")
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.4")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
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 wide angle not the best (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competition (149g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID NP-800 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $61 $300