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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W370

 EX-G1 W370 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-G1

 W370 EX-G1 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W370

 EX-G1 W370 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony W370
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
23
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony W370
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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