Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX11

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-G1 was revealed 4 months earlier than the NX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-G1 scores versus the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX10
EX-G1 | NX10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-G1
NX10 | EX-G1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX10
EX-G1 | NX10 | |||
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Introduced | November 2009 | ![]() | April 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 against the NX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and NX10 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and NX10.
Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-11-18 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-800 | BP1130 |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $61 | $626 |