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Comparison of Pentax Optio A30 and Casio EXILIM EX-G1 [S]ave

Attribute
Casio EXILIM EX-G1 ×
Pentax Optio A30 ×
General
ModelCasio EXILIM EX-G1Pentax Optio A30
BrandCasioPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberEX-G1A30
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)10489
Width (mm)2023
Height (mm)6458
Weight (g)154150
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0738.2
Sensor width (mm)6.177.18
Sensor height (mm)4.555.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.97
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2240(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2656(10.6 mp other)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEG w/ IMA-ADPCMAVI (MPEG-4 DivX)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensEXILIM Optical; 11 elements in 9 groups, including aspherical elementSMC Pentax Zoom (7 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.00 - 20.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.11 - 0.260.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1035
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 506 - 40
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection intelligent / spot / multi tracking5 point AF, spot, tracking, and face recognition; Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400232,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (blur reduction mode)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1250 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging elementTTL metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modes25 Best Shot scene modes, including Dynamic Photo, Interval Snapshot, Interval Movie, Underwater, Beach, Snow, Multi-motion ImageNight Scene, Landscape, Portrait, Flower, Kids, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Text, Food, Frame Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionApprox. 0.1 to 2.4m (W), approx. 0.5 to 1.1m (T)Wide: 0.20 - 23 ft (0.06 � 7.1 m); Tele: Approx. 1.15 � 11 ft (0.35 � 3.5 m)
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3522
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.78-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300150
Battery form factorProprietary NP-80Proprietary D-LI8
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-80 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • software (s-sw66)
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCan be used to temperature as low as 14F / -10C. Two-layer body construction with stainless steel outer casingEnhanced Shake Reduction technology includes SR, Digital SR, and Movie SR. ISO 3,200 available in Digital SR Mode at 5MP.



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