Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1
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35 Features
16 Overall
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33 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX1
| EX-G1 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony 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 |