Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Zeiss ZX1
EX-G1 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-G1
ZX1 | EX-G1 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 107 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 4.34" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1.84") |
Display resolution | 2765k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+2535k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Zeiss ZX1
EX-G1 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |