Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was announced very close to the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-G1 scores versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W370
EX-G1 | W370 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-G1
W370 | EX-G1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W370
EX-G1 | W370 | |||
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Launched | November 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 against the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and W370.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W370 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-11-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $61 | $230 |