Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 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
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-G1 grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX80
EX-G1 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-G1
WX80 | EX-G1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX80
EX-G1 | WX80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 against the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and WX80.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-11-18 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154g (0.34 lb) | 124g (0.27 lb) |
Physical 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 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-800 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $61 | $276 |