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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was launched 22 months before the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 grades versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A35

 EX-G1 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-G1

 A35 EX-G1 
ReleasedSeptember 2011November 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A35

 EX-G1 A35 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 and the A35.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and A35.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A35 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
23
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
lighter than average in class (415g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (440 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony SLT-A35
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-18 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 415g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $61 $598