Canon EOS
1D X
 vs
Casio Exilim
EX-G1

Canon EOS 1D X

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1D X

Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
51,200 ISO
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
14 fps
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Casio Exilim EX-G1

Reasons to buy the Casio Exilim EX-G1

Size
 Really small
Compact 104x64x20 mm
Thickness
 Thin
0.8"
Weight
 Light-weight
154 g
Waterproof
 Waterproof
Great at the beach
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1D X
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 51,200 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The 1D X's maximum light sensitivity is 4 f-stops better
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4.5x higher resolution screen
Sensor size Much larger sensor Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Around 30.5x larger sensor
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
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 Shoots high resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 204,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
True resolution Much higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 9.8 MP
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 Capture more than 80% more detail in your photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen size Larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 14 fps vs 3 fps
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 More than 4.5x faster continuous shooting
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Pentaprism vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/1250s
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 6.4x faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 4s
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 7.5x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Casio EX-G1
Size Much smaller 104x64x20 mm vs 158x164x83 mm
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 16.2x smaller
Weight Much lighter 154 g vs 1,530 g
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 9.9x lighter
Thickness Much thinner 0.8" vs 3.3"
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 4.1x thinner
Lowest price Much cheaper $189.99 vs $6,799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $6,609 cheaper (35.8x less)
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Waterproof Waterproof Yes vs No
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 Great for vacations and holidays at the beach, or around the pool
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Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Exilim EX-G1

Canon EOS 1D X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D4

Nikon D4

Pro DSLR

$5,999 - $6,000 body only
Battery life Much longer battery life
Weight Lighter
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Cross type focus points Many fewer cross-type focus points
Compare the D4 vs the EOS 1D X
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens
Size Much smaller
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Much shorter battery life
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS 1D X
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Significantly smaller
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Light sensitivity (boost) Worse boost ISO
Compare the D800 vs the EOS 1D X
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,154 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens
Size Much smaller
Weight Much lighter
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Cross type focus points Many fewer cross-type focus points
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 1D X
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$5,000 - $5,930 body only
Size Smaller
Weight Significantly lighter
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the EOS-1D Mark IV vs the EOS 1D X

Casio Exilim EX-G1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$280
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Weight Slightly heavier
Thickness Slightly thicker
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Exilim EX-G1
Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Waterproof

$114 - $159
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the FinePix XP30 vs the Exilim EX-G1
Pentax Optio WG-1

Pentax Optio WG-1

Waterproof

$244 - $328
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Optio WG-1 vs the Exilim EX-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Waterproof
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix DMC-TS3 vs the Exilim EX-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Travel zoom
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Waterproof Not waterproof
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZR1 vs the Exilim EX-G1

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