Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-20

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was brought out 6 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up against the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 against the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and GX-20 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and GX-20.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will produce greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX-100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.