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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-G1 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-G1 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-G1

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display dimension4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-G1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery (400 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283g)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-18 2014-01-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $61 $400