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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Renewed by Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NX20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-G1 scores versus the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-G1 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-G1

 NX20 EX-G1 
RevealedApril 2012November 2009Newer by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX20

 EX-G1 NX20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the NX20.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and NX20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and NX20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (154 grams)
77
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Samsung NX20 Travel photography features
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (154g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
77
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (154g)
78
display is selfie friendly
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung NX20
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-11-18 2012-04-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $61 $1,100