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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was launched within a month of the W310 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W310

 EX-G1 W310 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-G1

 W310 EX-G1 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W310

 EX-G1 W310 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 vs the W310.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and W310.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony W310
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony W310
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
23
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Sony W310 Travel photography info
54
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Sony W310
31
manual focus
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 ID NP-800 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $61 $150