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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched November 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony W730, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 scores vs the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W730

 EX-G1 W730 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-G1

 W730 EX-G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W730

 EX-G1 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the W730.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and W730.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W730 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony W730
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony W730
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (122g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
23
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Form 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 recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $61 $138