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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony W560
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W560

 EX-G1 W560 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-G1

 W560 EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W560

 EX-G1 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
53
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
23
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
54
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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