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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out 13 months before the W510 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W510

 EX-G1 W510 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-G1

 W510 EX-G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W510

 EX-G1 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the W510.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
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 W510
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
23
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Sony W510
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $61 $99