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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Launched November 2009
Samsung NX10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX10

 EX-G1 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-G1

 NX10 EX-G1 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX10

 EX-G1 NX10 
IntroducedNovember 2009April 2010Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Samsung NX10 Street photography information
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (154g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
23
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (154g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
better than average battery (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (154g)
24
features face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX10
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung NX10
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