Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A77 II
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Old Model is Sony A77
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On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A77 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-G1 was released 5 years earlier than the A77 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-G1 matches up against the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony A77 II
| EX-G1 | A77 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Casio EX-G1
| A77 II | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2014 |  | November 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony A77 II
| EX-G1 | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 against the A77 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and A77 II is 94 and 62 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and A77 II.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A77 II will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2009-11-18 | 2014-05-21 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 79 |
| Cross focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 grams (0.34 lbs) | 647 grams (1.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 480 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-800 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $61 | $1,198 |