Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 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
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-G1 was announced 13 months prior to the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-G1 matches up against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W560
EX-G1 | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-G1
W560 | EX-G1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | November 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W560
EX-G1 | W560 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 against the W560.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and W560.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W560 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 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 measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $61 | $139 |