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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX10

 EX-G1 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-G1

 WX10 EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX10

 EX-G1 WX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (154 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
23
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Sony WX10 Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (154 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX10
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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