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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out about the same time to the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-G1 grades versus the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W350

 EX-G1 W350 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-G1

 W350 EX-G1 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W350

 EX-G1 W350 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 features outside 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) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 and the W350.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and W350.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W350 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony W350
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony W350
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
23
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony W350
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony W350
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-800 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $61 $200