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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W830 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-G1 grades versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony W830

 EX-G1 W830 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-G1

 W830 EX-G1 
RevealedJanuary 2014November 2009More modern by 50 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony W830

 EX-G1 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the W830.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and W830.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (154 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony W830
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (154g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony W830
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model NP-800 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $61 $128