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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-G1 scores vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX220

 EX-G1 WX220 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-G1

 WX220 EX-G1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014November 2009More modern by 51 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX220

 EX-G1 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features external dimensions 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 and the WX220.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and WX220.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony WX220
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (154g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
31
manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX220
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 life - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $61 $198