Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 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
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was introduced 13 months before the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-G1 scores versus the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX10
EX-G1 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-G1
WX10 | EX-G1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX10
EX-G1 | WX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 and the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and WX10.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX10 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-11-18 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 lbs) | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $61 | $200 |