Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A55

Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was announced 9 months earlier than the A55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-G1 matches up against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 and the A55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and A55 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and A55.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A55 will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.