Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-G1 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP), is newer (november, 2009 vs february, 2000), is thinner (0.8" vs 1.1") and is slightly lighter (154 g vs 176 g).
However, on average it has a much narrower aperture (f/3.9 vs f/2.7), records lower quality movies (848 x 480 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,229k dots) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).
Casio QV-3EX
9 years older
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Significant advantages of the QV-3EX (vs the EX-G1)
- Much wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.9
- Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
- Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None
Significant disadvantages of the QV-3EX (vs the EX-G1)
- Much lower true resolution: 3.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
- Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 3.0"
- Much larger: Compact 115x62x33 mm vs Compact 104x64x20 mm
common strengths of the QV-3EX and EX-G1
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Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$102 - $189
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Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the EX-G1)
- Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
- Much wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.9
- Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the EX-G1)
common strengths of the 100 HS and EX-G1
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Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$414 - $430
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Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the EX-G1)
- Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.9
- Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm
- Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the EX-G1)
- Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.8"
- Significantly heavier: 198 g vs 154 g
- Not waterproof
common strengths of the S100 and EX-G1
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Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$125 - $233
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Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the EX-G1)
- Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 38 mm
- Much wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.9
- Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the EX-G1)
- Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
- Not waterproof
common strengths of the 300 HS and EX-G1
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
10 months newer
$21 - $354
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Significant advantages of the EX-ZR10 (vs the EX-G1)
- Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
- Shoots much faster: 40 fps vs 3 fps
- Significantly wider aperture: f/3.0 vs f/3.9
Significant disadvantages of the EX-ZR10 (vs the EX-G1)
- Significantly larger: Compact 102x69x27 mm vs Compact 104x64x20 mm
- Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.8"
- Not waterproof
common strengths of the EX-ZR10 and EX-G1
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v
1 year newer
$239 - $378
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Significant advantages of the DSC-TX100v (vs the EX-G1)
- Much better wide angle: 27 mm vs 38 mm
- Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD
- Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX100v (vs the EX-G1)
common strengths of the DSC-TX100v and EX-G1
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