Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A65

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was launched 24 months before the A65 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and A65.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.