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Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Released November 2009
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Zeiss. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 9 years before the ZX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-G1 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-G1

 ZX1 EX-G1 
ReleasedSeptember 2018November 2009Newer by 107 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"2.5"Larger display (+1.84")
Display resolution2765k230kCrisper display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-G1 ZX1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 against the ZX1.

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you more detail due to its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (154g)
70
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
23
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34")
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (154g)
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Casio Zeiss
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Zeiss ZX1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-18 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $61 -