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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was released 4 years before the W710 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-G1 grades against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W710

 EX-G1 W710 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-G1

 W710 EX-G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W710

 EX-G1 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 against the W710.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and W710.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W710 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
23
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (154g)
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W710
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 NP-BN
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $61 $90