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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 13 months before the WX9 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-G1 scores vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony WX9

		

		

			
 EX-G1 WX9 
Manual focus  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-G1

		

		

			
 WX9 EX-G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2009More recent by 13 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX9

		

		

			
 EX-G1 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 versus the WX9.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and WX9.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 focusing manually
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
30
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
53
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (154g)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony WX9
23
 weather proofing
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
54
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
31
 focusing manually
 weather proofing
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.5 inch)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
22
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (154g)
33
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NP-800 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $61 $188