Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX300
EX-G1 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-G1
WX300 | EX-G1 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 39 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX300
EX-G1 | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |