Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Released 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
- Released August 2012

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-G1 was released 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-G1 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
EX-G1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-G1
Galaxy Camera 4G | EX-G1 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
EX-G1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 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 dimensions | 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 pounds) | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) |
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 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $61 | $550 |