Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX100 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
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very similar but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-G1 was launched 10 months before the NX100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-G1 grades against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX100
| EX-G1 | NX100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-G1
| NX100 | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | November 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX100
| EX-G1 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outer 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the NX100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and NX100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-11-18 | 2010-09-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIMe 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 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 154 gr (0.34 lbs) | 282 gr (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 420 photographs |
| 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $61 | $386 |