Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 12 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 12.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.9 |
Maximum aperture | 5.4 |
Focal length equiv | 38 - 114 |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
Macro focus range | 3.94 in |
Camera shutter type |
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Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay | 10.0 s |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 2.4 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Mono |
Weight | 5.43 oz |
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Width | 4.07 in |
Height | 2.53 in |
Depth | 0.78 in |
Battery life (CIPA) | 300 |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
GPS | no |
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Calendar | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 64 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
White balance presets | 6 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Photo effects | Black&White |
Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | No |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.5 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230400 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 848 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Camera playback | Movie |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Waterproof up to | 3 |
Environmentally sealed | yes |
Internal storage | 35.7 mB |
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Compatible memory cards | SDHC |
Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | no |
Feel free to jump at this camera and put it through the wringer – no worries, it can take it. Casio’s Exilim EX-G1 rides the wave...
Short version: The coolest-looking and slimmest camera in our roundup may also be your best bet. If only it had better video, the EX-G1 would be the best choice by far. As it is, it still gets my recommendation. Features: 12.1 megapixels 3x optical zoom Waterproof (3m/10ft), shockproof (7ft), dustproof (dust) Slim design MSRP: $300
The EX-G1 is the first all-action water, dust, shock and freeze -proof camera from Casio, branded with the company's famous G-Shock moniker. This is also the slimmest tough camera in the world, and also beautifully styled and made. The EXG1 is up against some tough competition though, with Olympus very well-established, Panasonic making a recent splash, and Pentax offering some worthy budget alternatives. Read our Casio EX-G1 review to find out it can out-muscle the competition.
Casio Exilim EX-G1
Casio EX-G1 review, find out how the EX-G1 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
Expert review of the Casio EX-G1 camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...
Casio Exilim EX-G1 is tough, but its images may look rough
Casio EX-G1 is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 38-114 mm F3.9-5.4 lens. Read our EX-G1 review to find its pros and cons.
Casio's Exilim G EX-G1 camera made a solid enough first impression with us when we got our hands on it in January, but we've now had a chance to use it a fair bit more both indoors and out, and reach some firmer conclusions about it.
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The Casio EX-G1 is a 12.1 megapixel waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof digital compact camera
Extremely compact for a rugged, waterproof camera, but in virtually all other respects, it’s a disappointment.
The Casio EX-G1 may look marginally cooler than an Olympus Mju Tough or Panasonic Lumix, but they, along with the uglier Canon D10, take better photos