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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was announced 3 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-G1 scores versus the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-G1 GX-1L 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2006Newer by 46 months
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-G1

 GX-1L EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-G1 GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the GX-1L.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-G1 will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-G1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
23
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
31
has manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung GX-1L
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-11-18 2006-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $61 $0