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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced November 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W620, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 3 years earlier than the W620 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-G1 grades versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W620

 EX-G1 W620 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-G1

 W620 EX-G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2009Fresher by 26 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W620

 EX-G1 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 against the W620.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and W620.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-18 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 12MP 14MP
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 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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