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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 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 NX1000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX1000

 EX-G1 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-G1

 NX1000 EX-G1 
RevealedApril 2012November 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX1000

 EX-G1 NX1000 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
23
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
34
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX1000
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung NX1000
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