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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony WX80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX80

 EX-G1 WX80 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-G1

 WX80 EX-G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2009More recent by 38 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX80

 EX-G1 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
23
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX80
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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