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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 4 years before the WX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX300

 EX-G1 WX300 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-G1

 WX300 EX-G1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013November 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX300

 EX-G1 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has got outer dimensions 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 vs the WX300.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (154g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
23
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony WX300
54
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (154 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-18 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $61 $330