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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 13 months before the W530 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-G1 grades against the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W530

 EX-G1 W530 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-G1

 W530 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W530

 EX-G1 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 versus the W530.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and W530.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W530 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Sony W530 Street photography features
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony W530
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony W530
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $61 $269