Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W710
EX-G1 | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-G1
W710 | EX-G1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W710
EX-G1 | W710 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |