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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was launched 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 EX-G1 GX-1S 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2006Fresher by 47 months
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

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

 GX-1S EX-G1 

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

 EX-G1 GX-1S 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

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

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the GX-1S.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and GX-1S is 94 and 68 respectively.

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

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

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-G1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-G1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (154g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than average (605g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (154 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung GX-1S
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung GX-1S
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-11-18 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 605 gr (1.33 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $61 $850