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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released November 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 4 months later than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-G1 grades against the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX1

 EX-G1 WX1 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-G1

 WX1 EX-G1 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX1

 EX-G1 WX1 
AnnouncedNovember 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 features external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 and the WX1.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and WX1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-G1 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Sony WX1 Street photography information
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony WX1
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (149g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony WX1
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (149g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $61 $149