Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was revealed 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-G1 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-G1
Galaxy Camera 3G | EX-G1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 33 months |
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-G1 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 features outside 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-11-18 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $61 | $606 |