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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

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).

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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
27
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
19
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
23
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
26
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
54
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)
59
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
31
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
36
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
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
22
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)
32
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