Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Newer Model is Samsung NX1100

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-G1 was unveiled 3 years before the NX1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-G1 scores versus the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX1000
EX-G1 | NX1000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-G1
NX1000 | EX-G1 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX1000
EX-G1 | NX1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has external 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) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the NX1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and NX1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and NX1000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung NX1000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-11-18 | 2012-04-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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) | 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 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-800 | BC1030 |
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/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $61 | $388 |