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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched November 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 7 months earlier than the TX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-G1 grades vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony TX9

 EX-G1 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-G1

 TX9 EX-G1 
RevealedJuly 2010November 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX9

 EX-G1 TX9 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has got external measurements 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 TX9 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the TX9.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and TX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
54
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
has focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony TX9
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (149g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-07-08
Physical type 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 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $61 $799