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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was launched 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-G1 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-G1

 EX2F EX-G1 
AnnouncedDecember 2012November 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-G1 EX2F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the EX2F.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The older EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (154g)
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (154g)
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung EX2F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-18 2012-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model NP-800 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $61 $478