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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured very close to the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W380

 EX-G1 W380 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-G1

 W380 EX-G1 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W380

 EX-G1 W380 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 features outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the W380.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and W380.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (154 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
23
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W380 Landscape photography highlights
31
focusing manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (154g)
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $61 $44