Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
16 Overall
26
94 Imaging
34 Features
16 Overall
26
Portability
99 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
37
99 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
37
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | November 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony WX9
| EX-G1 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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
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Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (154g)
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 photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sony WX9
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
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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Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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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Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
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
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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Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
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)
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
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony 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 |