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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 4 years before the Galaxy NX which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-G1 scores vs the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-G1 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-G1

 Galaxy NX EX-G1 
AnnouncedJune 2013November 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen size4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-G1 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 and the Galaxy NX.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and Galaxy NX is 94 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery (440 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (495g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
34
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-11-18 2013-06-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 495 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 life - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $61 $1,300